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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s to come... “Working with more parks, supporting more projects, finding new ways to connect with more people, and blending product, education, and philanthropy with a dash of #radparks on top.” It’s easy to enjoy the outdoors and forget about all of the work that goes into maintaining and sustaining our environment. We often appreciate natural [...]
“But we’re only going out for a few days. We’re not even doing anything extreme.” We always think that tragic things will happen to other people. It’s seems that we’re wired that way, and perhaps that belief gives us the confidence to head out in the first place. The fact is that if you spend [...]
Winter is officially here and that means it’s time to get serious about warm gear. We’re a fan of technical clothing and gear year round, but in the winter it really makes a difference. When it comes to winter gloves, you need a decent pair that will allow your hands to breath. A low quality [...]
Sunglasses are absolutely necessary at the lake in the summer. The glare off the water is intense and can fatigue your eyes quickly. Then there’s that other problem: the water. You have to be worried about them sinking to the bottom of the lake. Rheos designed a quality pair of floating sunglasses that are polarized [...]
You can spend a lot of money on the latest ultralight gear to lighten your backpack, but some of the best tips don’t cost anything at all. I’ll cover five easy ways you can lighten your load on the trail. Mix ingredients before hand. There are many meals where you can cut weight by mixing [...]
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We were blown away by the responses we got for our first-ever Fall Kids Coloring Contest! Thanks to everyone for participating – including Mom and Dad who shared these amazing photos with us. We loved pouring over all of the impressive artwork. There are some seriously talented young artists out there. We hope that this fun coloring contest served as [...]
