I’ve been a bourbon fan for a long time. I find it to be more approachable than most whiskeys, probably due to the sweetness imparted by the corn mash. I’ve also known that Kentucky is popular for bourbon distillers but have never really known why. On a recent trip to Kentucky with 50 Campfires I [...]
Remember going to “camp”? Life is crazy. Too often our definition of camping is mostly about squeezing a quality family activity in between swimming and piano lessons, dance classes and baseball games. Collecting the whole family, piling in the SUV, and heading to a campground for a weekend sometimes seems like an unachievable fantasy for urbanites [...]
Make a splash this spring with rain boots for the whole family! Wet feet are no fun. As we transition into Spring, rainy days start to become a common occurrence., and are often the reason for ruined treks outdoors. The time has come to improve your footwear wardrobe, and tackle the puddles feet-first. This month, [...]
If you’re a weekend warrior you’ll love “surfing” on the Fluidstance Plane. I purchased a standing desk almost a year ago and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I picked up a Varidesk, because if I didn’t like it they would pay for me to ship it back to them. Seemed [...]
A Flame Ready for Anything An interview with Chris Funk of Zippo You’ve seen the 50 Campfires ads hinting at a new line of Zippo fire starting products. The time has finally come to spill the beans on what is in store for campers this summer. To find out, we went to the source – [...]
If you’re into geocaching (and who isn’t???) geocaching.com made two big announcements in the last week. How addicted you are will determine which piece of geocaching news you think is “bigger.” Announcement #1: 3,000,000 The planet on which we live is now home to three million geocaches! Yes, this week marked the hiding of the [...]
Here is the problem simply put: you move around a lot on the weekend, and for eight hours a day Monday thru Friday your movement is very limited. You’re wondering how to stay more active at work. It’s very common for active outdoor enthusiasts to get anxious when confined to a desk. It’s not just [...]
The locals in White Salmon, Washington like good food and well crafted beer. When they get a hankering for both, and a clear day is offering up a stunning view of Mt. Hood, they head over to Everybody’s Brewing. It’s a cozy little pub that puts a lot of heart into delicious food, and beer [...]
I attended a small Liberal Arts College in the Sierra Mountains. Although I left school with more than I came, there was something that I lost. Endless days of backcountry snowboarding left my knees completely shot. It’s a rare moment these days I can cross my legs without completely dislocating one of them. Kneeling leaves [...]
25 Best Campgrounds Within 2 Hours Of New York City First things first – you’re probably building a campfire, so check out the video above! You’ve been sitting at that desk all week and you know what you need to do. You know that a walk in Central Park isn’t going to get you the [...]
