The flowers are blooming and the skies are clear, so it’s time to pack your camping gear and sleep under the stars for a few nights. Because temperatures in the next couple of months are predicted to be balmy and warm, camping seems like the perfect way to enjoy Mother Nature’s gift of summer. So [...]
The flowers are blooming and the skies are clear, so it’s time to pack your camping gear and sleep under the stars for a few nights. Because temperatures in the next couple of months are predicted to be balmy and warm, camping seems like the perfect way to enjoy Mother Nature’s gift of summer. So [...]
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers was founded in 1997. The first beer they ever made was Prohibition Ale, an amber beer still in production today. It recently won yet another award–gold medal in its category at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival. We caught up with Brian Stechschulte, Public Relations and Media Director, at Speakeasy Ales [...]
The folks at Ruhstaller Brewing are proud to share the history and cutting edge technology behind their uniquely Californian brews. Here are the who, what, where, why, when and how straight from the Sacramento brew masters themselves. Ruhstaller was originally founded in Sacramento in 1881 by Captain Frank Ruhstaller, California’s premier pioneer brewer. Ruhstaller brews [...]
Few places remain as wild and free as Alaska. Everything there, even in the cities, is inspired by or touched by an appreciation for nature and the outdoors, including the cuisine and the beer of the Last Frontier. It takes big flavor to stand up to the demands of those who live life outdoors, and [...]
Does your dog love playing in the snow and going on winter adventures with you? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best winter dog gear so that your pup can last longer and have more fun on those chilly outings. Sure, some people scoff at the idea of dressing a dog, but other dog owners have [...]
Any time we’re getting ready to head out into the great outdoors, we’re sure to pack the essentials. We’ve got our tent, sleeping bags, day packs, fire starting gear, cooking essentials and more. But one item that we’ve noticed ourselves relying on more and more as we go adventuring with Mother Nature is our smart [...]
When you want to bring heat to your cocktails, chili peppers are great for infusing your spirits with spice. Making your own infused vodka, gin or rum is an easy way to personalize your liquor cabinet, and the options available to you are as varied as your imagination. While using ingredients like fruit and herbs [...]
Over the past few years, the 50 Campfires team has developed a mantra that we grow to believe in more and more each day, based in the idea that whatever gets you outside is good! That’s why we’re bringing you a list of 60 ways to get out and do more in 2016. We know that [...]
Just thinking about packing for a trip starts to make my back hurt. Sure, I have the usual clothes bag – and I never travel anywhere without my laptop. That’s just the start. I’ve been known to pack for a week into the woods with a half dozen cameras as well. It might seem like [...]
