Off-road insanity, part 2! AULTimate Outdoors heads up to Tug Hill, NY for the annual SNIRT Run where more than 4,800 all-terrain vehicles from the across the state and beyond converge. Watch Part 1

Off-road insanity! AULTimate Outdoors heads up to Tug Hill, NY for the annual SNIRT Run where more than 4,800 all-terrain vehicles from the across the state and beyond converge. Watch Part 2

While a Colorado car camping trip is prized for the beautiful and sometimes rugged hiking opportunities, there’s another option. In Estes Park, just outside the Rocky Mountain National Park, the 50 Campfires Team discovered Wild Side 4×4 Tours. A bit of research revealed they offer something for off-road enthusiasts at every level of adventure. Wild [...]

Colorado Rocky Mountain FISH! Perhaps more than any other state, Colorado typifies the “mountain lifestyle.” That includes hiking, biking, climbing, and simple appreciation of the scenic beauty and clean air. But consider this: Colorado is also home to more than 2,000 lakes and 8,000 miles of river. That means floating sports like canoeing, kayaking, and [...]

The grounds of New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado provided the campfire and the stage for great music from favorite local son, singer, and songwriter Michael Kirkpatrick. As is typical of 50 Campfires “Campfires Sessions” friends, compatriots, customers, and passersby shared Kirkpatrick’s songs and sounds across the glowing, welcoming flames and hoisted a New [...]

The Advanced Elements Ultralight Kayak is great for all ages and skill levels. I’ve been curious about inflatable kayaks for a long time. I love to paddle, and for much of my life, I simply didn’t have anywhere to store a kayak. It seemed like the perfect solution to my problem. Why didn’t I ever [...]

Perhaps the best way to see a bunch of the Nature Coast – really fast – is on board an airboat tour. These thrill rides with River Safaris truly offer something for everyone whether you prefer a thrill ride or a pleasure cruise. The cruise through the no wake zone on the channels headed for the [...]

On the water, in a kayak is an incredible way to spend a summer day, but there are key items that can make it even more enjoyable. Remember, you will basically be “stuck” for a few hours, so everything should be within your immediate reach to maximize comfort. These five items will make your paddle [...]

Did you, or do you, play Tetris? Could there be any better training for packing the back of your SUV for a family camping trip? No matter whether you’re a couple headed for a long weekend or a family on a multi-state driving tour, making everything fit is always a challenge – let alone making [...]

On our trip to the Oregon Coast, we were treated to a young singer songwriter who simply refers to himself as “The Kid.” He was living in Portland at the time, and he drove quite a distance to meet us in camp. He was kind of soul and had a sort of Jack Kerouac vibe, [...]