50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor

The guys came prepared with some of the top outdoor news stories of the week, which somehow included a lot of explosions. They discussed the super volcano lurking beneath Yellowstone National Park, what's considered "real" camping, and a man in Toronto that nearly burned down his apartment building while testing out a propane stove. For more tips, tricks, recipes, gear reviews and more - visit us at: http://www.50Campfires.com Don't forget to check out the 50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor Podcast: http://bit.ly/daily-outdoor We'd love to have you join us over on Facebook as well: http://www.facebook.com/50Campfires Our monthly digital magazine is free! Claim your subscription here: http://bit.ly/50CFMag

This week, the Boy Scouts of America decided to drop the word "boy" from their name, in an effort to make the organization more inclusive. We discuss the implications, as well as a new development in the world of Girl Scout camps. Also, we share some of our favorite items from our annual Mother's Day Gift Guide, which can be found in full here: http://50campfires.com/mothers-day-gift-guide-2018/ For more tips, tricks, recipes, gear reviews and more - visit us at: http://www.50Campfires.com Don't forget to check out the 50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor Podcast: http://bit.ly/daily-outdoor We'd love to have you join us over on Facebook as well: http://www.facebook.com/50Campfires Our monthly digital magazine is free! Claim your subscription here: http://bit.ly/50CFMag

It's been 6 months since the Boy Scouts of America have allowed girls to join their ranks. Hot on the heels of Nick spending the day in the field with his local Cub Scout troop, the guys share their opinions - and how far we've come. It's a great conversation. For more tips, tricks, recipes, gear reviews and more - visit us at: http://www.50Campfires.com Don't forget to check out the 50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor Podcast: http://bit.ly/daily-outdoor We'd love to have you join us over on Facebook as well: http://www.facebook.com/50Campfires Our monthly digital magazine is free! Claim your subscription here: http://bit.ly/50CFMag

On this episode of the Daily Outdoor, we discuss tips & tricks for booking the perfect campsite this summer. It can sometimes be a challenge finding a great spot in a great campground. Here's a few tricks that we use - so we don't get stuck behind the portable-potty. For more tips, tricks, recipes, gear reviews and more - visit us at: http://www.50Campfires.com Don't forget to check out the 50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor Podcast: http://bit.ly/daily-outdoor We'd love to have you join us over on Facebook as well: http://www.facebook.com/50Campfires Our monthly digital magazine is free! Claim your subscription here: http://bit.ly/50CFMag

The 50 Campfires team recently came across a list that was published by Inside Hook called "The 50 Worst People At Your Campsite, Ranked" (you can find the full list here: https://www.insidehook.com/nation/50-worst-people-at-your-campsite-ranked) - and we couldn't get enough. In some cases, we know these people...in others, we might be these people. Regardless, it's an entertaining read - and a topic that really resonated with us. For more tips, tricks, camping gear reviews, campfire recipes and more - visit us at http://www.50Campfires.com *Thanks for subscribing & rating the 50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor podcast!

Clint and Nick discuss a few Campfire Cone recipes that they've put together, as well as sample a moonshine cocktail infusion that Nick has had "brewing" in a mason jar for a week. Coachella decided to delay entrance to the festival campsites, and we discovered an English climber who has established a B&B hanging over the English Chanel. For more tips, trips, recipes, gear reviews and more - please visit us at http://www.50Campfires.com *Thanks for subscribing & rating the 50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor podcast!

A half dozen times per year, the 50 Campfires team heads out on the road to explore the people, places and locations that make our country unique. In late March 2018, the team headed to Florida to explore the Nature Coast on the Northwestern side of the state. They spent a week exploring natural springs, swimming with manatees, fishing from kayaks and road tripping around the area. This is a brief recap of the trip. To see the full video and photo collection from the trip, visit us at http://www.50Campfires.com *Thanks for subscribing & rating the 50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor Podcast!

We first heard about "Champing" about a month ago from an article that we stumbled across online. Basically, it's the idea of camping or glamping inside of historic churches across the United Kingdom. It was an idea that was developed (and trademarked!) by The Churches Conservation Trust - a charity group that's responsible for managing and protecting the historical churches in the UK. We had the please of speaking with Chana James, who's the National PR Officer for the Churches Conservation Trust. She shared her insights on how champing got its start, what it takes to spend the night in a church, and the closest champing opportunity to a pub. Enjoy! To learn more about Champing, or to book a visit - check out their website: http://champing.co.uk For more camping tips, tricks, gear reviews, recipes & more - visit us at http://www.50Campfires.com *Thanks for subscribing & reviewing the 50 Campfires : Daily Outdoor podcast!

If you follow along with 50 Campfires, then you already know that Nick is a nerd for all things "limited edition"...including whiskey and bourbon. The guys got their hands on a limited run bottle of Roaming Man whiskey from Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, TN - and gave it a taste. If you're hoping to get your hands on a bottle of the next limited edition run, sign up for Sugarlands email list - and they'll let you know when it's coming: https://www.sugarlands.com/whiskey/pre-order/ For more camping tips, tricks, gear reviews, recipes & more - visit us at http://www.50Campfires.com *Also, thanks for subscribing & rating the 50 Campfires - Daily Outdoor podcast!

Clint was left alone in the 50 Campfires Studio for the day, and put together a pretty interesting Q&A show - with the most popular camping-related questions that people ask Google. Sure, som are philosophical, others are pretty straight forward - but regardless - it's a pretty interesting way to gain some insight on other campers around the country. For more tips, tricks, gear reviews, recipes & more - visit us at http://www.50Campfires.com

Matthew Hofmann is an architect living in Southern California. After making a career for himself designing and building small living & working spaces, he started a company called Living Vehicle. This isn't a part-time mobile home. The Living Vehicles are designed to be full-time living spaces for up to 6 people. They're beautifully designed, and integrate not only indoor space - but bring the outdoors along for the journey as well. You could live off-grid for as long as your water supply allows, thanks to the solar powered construction of the Living Vehicle. We had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew, and asking him what makes his vehicles special - and where they're going. Enjoy. To learn more about the Living Vehicle, visit them: http://www.LivingVehicle.com

On Monday, March 26 we invited musician Shane Secor into camp at Lake Griffin State Park in Florida to play a 50 Campfires : Campfire Session. It's always great to connect with local and national musicians as our paths cross - and this was no exception. Shane's music blurs the lines between country, folk and even punk rock. It was a pleasure having him in camp with us - and if you get the chance, you should check him out live in concert as he makes his way around the country. For more on Shane Secor, check out his website: http://www.shanesecor.com

Have you ever dreamed about designing the next great camping product? What about the brain behind a new climbing or hiking innovation? It could become a reality! We recently learned about a program in Outdoor Product Design and Development from Utah State University. In this episode of the Daily Outdoor, Nick and Clint had the chance to speak with Chase Anderson from the school - who gave us a little more insight into what this degree program is all about. If you're interested in learning more, feel free to reach out to Chase Anderson directly: chase.anderson@usu.edu

50 Campfires had the privilege of speaking with Chris Havel, who's the Associate Director of Oregon State Parks, and has been for nearly 24 years. We wanted to know what was behind record setting years in their campgrounds - as well as some of his favorite spots to check out around the state. We were fortunate enough to spend some time camping around the state a few years ago, and had an amazing time in their parks. Stunning, beautiful and memorable. Enjoy!

We recently learned about a movie event outside of Austin, TX called JAWS On The Water. Basically, Rolling Roadshow sets up a huge movie screen on the edge of a lake - and projects the movie JAWS onto it. Even better? The audience is floating on inner tubes with their feet dangling. They've built in some additional surprises to the experience as well. We caught up with Henri Mazza, the VP of Events for Rolling Roadshow and Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas - who painted a pretty amazing picture of what this event looks like. We hope you enjoy!