There seem to be two kinds of campers. On the one hand, you have people who grab a can of beans and a blanket and they’re off. They have a great time and enjoy the rugged simplicity of the great outdoors. More power to em’. We fall into the other camp. We love watching new [...]
If you are new to the camping world, learning to efficiently cook at a campsite can be tough. Having the right gear is key to make cooking easy and enjoyable. The editors here at 50 Campfires have selected the 5 pieces of gear that make meals at your campsite a breeze. Read below for our [...]
For most of us the two essential items on our camping checklist are a tent and sleeping bag, so the editors here at 50 Campfires put their heads together to determine the best sleeping gear for family campers. From sleeping bags to tents, the editors chose the top 5 sleeping gear based upon hands-on review, [...]
If we asked 100 people why they like camping we’d get many different answers, but the overall theme would be a sense of escape, relaxation and spending time outdoors. Admit it, for most of us our idea of “roughing it” is sleeping on a plush air mattress, buried in our sleeping bag inside of a [...]
Our personal category includes, well, just about anything you would use on your person. Chairs, cups, backpacks, camp towels, etc. There are about a million different things you can buy these days that claim to make your camping experience easier, safer and more enjoyable. Here are our picks for items that you’ll be glad you [...]
Fire! What category is more fun than fire? Every year we see new products that claim to make your campfire safer, faster, hotter, smaller, bigger, you name it. This year we’re showing you our favorite tools to start a fire, stoke a fire, and put a fire out. When you have a few hungry kids [...]
Admit it – everyone likes free stuff. It’s even better when that “stuff” is the latest and greatest in camping equipment! We regularly partner with some of our favorite manufacturers to get gear into our readers hands. Check back often for camping giveaways – as we’ll always have something up our sleeves! Feed your face, [...]
I came to cairns rather late in life! I am not talking about the breed of dog of Toto fame. I am talking about the man-made piles of stacked stones built along pathways throughout the world. Cairns are a beautiful rock pile. If you are new to cairns you should know they are most commonly [...]
Ken Burns talks about our National Parks to USA Today. Photo credit: Rachot Moragraan
Part I – Minnesota Autumn comes early to Lake Superior’s North Shore. Even on the last days of August a chill can be felt in the evening air. I love camping this time of year. Campgrounds are quiet since children have returned to school. Bugs are minimal. The opportunities to observe wildlife seem to increase [...]
