Have you ever wondered if burned marshmallows cause cancer? It would be a logical question to ask, since we’ve all heard about burned steaks increasing your cancer risk. Let’s touch on steaks quickly first. When you cook a steak at very high temperatures you run the risk of forming heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic [...]
We found the XXÂ best sledding hills in Boston, Massachusetts! It’s easy to get caught up in the tradition of going to the same sledding hills every year, and maybe you’re trying to switch things up this winter or maybe you are new to the area and are exploring. Regardless, you’ve found a great resource for [...]
We found the 23 best sledding hills in Metro Chicago! Chicago may not be known for its hills. Actually, Illinois has been said to be the second flattest state in the country. But Chicago isn’t letting that hinder its sledding fun. In fact, there are a surprising number of good sledding hills in Metro Chicago. [...]
We found the 30 best sledding hills in Metro Detroit! So picture this: the snow has fallen and it’s a beautiful, brisk, wintery day in Michigan. The way we see it, you have a couple of options here. You can either burrow underneath a blanket in the warmth of your own home and bake a [...]
Finding a good pair of boots can be the worst challenge outdoorswomen face. We obviously want the practicality of a strong pair of boots that will actually last, but it would be even better if we found a pair of boots that has all these features without compromising on style. The Forsake women’s Duck boots absolutely are the [...]
A camping stove is the centerpiece of outdoor kitchens around the country. From basic food prep to full-blown gourmet meals, it’s invaluable when it comes to enjoying meals outside. Now, we’re turning to you – the 50 Campfires audience, to provide feedback on what you like and dislike about your camping stove. In exchange for [...]
Aaron Cyr is a handy guy who lives up in Manitoba. He owns a really cool business called Local Oak Wood & Supply Co. where he makes all sorts of interesting wood projects. You know what else he’s really good at? He knows how to build an ice block igloo that is absolutely stunning. It took [...]
http://gph.is/YBc3Bf Do you want to feel like this when you’re running around outside? Of course you do. While I can’t promise that the Airblaster Merino Ninja Suit will increase your Samurai skills, I can promise that it will feel that way. I’ve been running around in one for over a year now and I absolutely love [...]
Just last winter, we headed out on what would be an all day snowshoeing excursion. We were under-dressed, froze our butts off, and spent hours trying to regain feeling in parts that should never lose feeling. Moral of the story, being cold sucks – especially if you’re out for a long period of time with [...]
 A good tarp can make or break a weekend. Some of the best camping trips I’ve had have been rainy ones. The only reason that’s true is because we always take the time to put up a large tarp, so it doesn’t really matter what happens. If a shower comes through, we play cards and [...]
