Wildfires are becoming more frequent, and one of the least serious but still frustrating consequences is that campfires are not allowed for much of the season. A San Diego-based company called Happy ...

When the wilderness beckons, it's best to come prepared. While we can only hope the worst thing that'll happen to us on a weekend trip is running out of whiskey at the campfire, the woods are full of ...

Whether you’re going camping or building a bonfire in the backyard, first make sure it’s allowed in that location on that day. Your local Forest Service office will have up-to-date information, as ...

Any fire, no matter how you make it, needs three basic things: Fuel, oxygen, and heat. Altering the ratios of those ingredients will change the way in which a fire lights, burns, and lasts. Take ...

As an instructor for the military and various federal agencies, I’ve honed my abilities in backcountry wilderness skills—and among those skills, one stands out prominently: starting a fire . In cold ...