Hiking Solves Everything: How I Finished the 4,800-Mile North Country Trail at Age 75
Joan Young (75) has hiked the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail—twice. Here is her firsthand account.
Joan Young (75) has hiked the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail—twice. Here is her firsthand account.
When a friend in Munich told me to bring cash for our backpacking trip in Bavaria, I was immediately intrigued. I’m used to hiking in the backcountry of the United States, where there’s little between trailheads aside from scenery, wildlife, and other hikers. In the Allgäu Prealps of Germany, though, hiking looks—and tastes—a little different. [...]
Despite his complete disregard for Leave No Trace policies, Indiana Jones has inspired countless people to find their own adventure.
Search teams are in a race against time to find a submersible that went missing during a dive to the Titanic’s wreck on Sunday. The submersible lost contact during its dive on Sunday, after about an hour and 45 minutes. Search teams are currently and urgently looking for the vessel, but there have been no [...]
Tommy Caldwell continues to be one of the faces of rock climbing while also advocating for sustainability, and he isn’t slowing down.
It’s World Turtle Day, and what better time to share this in this incredibly cute video of an incredible small turtle: Noah K Fields is a herpetologist with a thriving YouTube channel and an eye for small reptiles and amphibians. “I look for reptiles in the wild and point my camera at them!” his byline [...]
Forty-three years ago today, Mt. St. Helens erupted in southwestern Washington. And to this day, it remains the most destructive volcanic eruption in U.S. history. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed hundreds of homes and dozens of bridges, and debris ruined 15 miles of railroad tracks and 185 miles of highway. Over a nine-hour eruption, [...]
Thanksgiving recipes and wine pairing guide from Barrett Family Wines Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and whether you’re cooking at the campsite or in your kitchen, these recipes will surely delight! Each recipe was tested in the 50 Campfires kitchen and passed the YUM test. If you have a Dutch oven you can make [...]
On our last 50 Campfires Field Trip, we had the good fortune of celebrating a birthday with friends at the lake. It was hot and sunny, and a perfect day for fun in the sun. Our mission has always been to introduce people to new activities in the outdoors, and we knew that most [...]
At 50 Campfires, we believe in getting them started young when it comes to all outdoor pursuits, including boating. As in all things, the key to keep them coming back is having a great first experience on the water. As you probably know, little ones require some extra planning if they’re going to be out [...]