NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. Eligibility: Contest is open only to those who email photo of drawing and child to editor@50campfires.go-vip.net and who are 18 as of the date of entry. The Contest is only open to legal residents of the United [...]
To all the meteor shower fans out there, we’ve created a 2016 meteor shower guide of the remaining nighttime shows for the rest of 2016! If any of you are interested in learning more about meteor showers, especially if you know nothing about them, here’s a quick run down: meteors, commonly referred to as shooting stars, [...]
While there are nifty smart phone apps that can help you predict the weather conditions–there are times when you are traveling/camping and your smart phone runs out of power. Even worse than running out of power is being out of cell phone tower range–this can happen when you are hiking/camping/geocaching/etc. Friend, it’s high time to learn [...]
Your First Telescope Given the different makes and models available, choosing your first telescope can be a daunting task!  Let 50 Campfires walk through it with you step by step! Step 1. Think about what you’d like to see with your telescope: Want to see the moon, planets, or star clusters?  A night of casual stargazing [...]
Put the electronics down and pick up a stick Yes, I know that you don’t need bushcraft skills when you’re car camping. That said, it’s still a great opportunity to work on basic skills, and it’s builds confidence in the outdoors. In all of these scenarios I’m using the Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman, which I’ve put [...]
In Fremont, CA in the East Bay is DasBrew. 50 Campfires caught up with owners Jan Schutze and Priscilla La Rocca to chat about what sets their award winning, German inspired brews apart and their scientific approach to brewing. 50 CAMPFIRES: Tell us a little about your brewery, the types of beers that you brew, and what you feel makes your [...]
Is the Lamzac Hangout worth $79? You’ve seen that “weird inflatable thing” all over the web for the past few months, and you’re wondering if you need one, aren’t you? I’ll tell you what I thought of the Lamzac Hangout from Fatboy, and hopefully it will help you make a decision. It’s well made. I [...]
Is the Lamzac Hangout worth $79? You’ve seen that “weird inflatable thing” all over the web for the past few months, and you’re wondering if you need one, aren’t you? I’ll tell you what I thought of the Lamzac Hangout from Fatboy, and hopefully it will help you make a decision. It’s well made. I [...]
Eligibility: This Campaign is open to those who take a photo of their campfire, use the hashtag #whatsinyourfire, and who are18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The Campaign is only open to legal residents of the United States, and is void where prohibited by law. Agreement to Rules: By participating, [...]
Environmentalists and wildlife enthusiasts rejoice! Actually, anyone living on Earth should rejoice. This affects all of us in one way or another. Saltwater Brewery, a small brewery in Delray Beach, Florida has taken initiative and begun production of edible six pack rings that are safer for the environment. These biodegradable rings will be made during the [...]
