The campfire is part of what makes the whole camping experience memorable. It may not take long for the swimming, playing and traveling fade from our memory bank, but years after the campfire has turned cold the memories will linger on and on. What makes the campfire so special? We all have our own ideas. There are so many great things about campfires and what we can do during the fire. Even starting the fire can be a mystery to some of us who have never had to start one. Irma and I pulled into a beautiful BC Provincial Park campground one evening. We set up the trailer, cleaned and made the table...

You cannot have success at any sport if you do not have the right equipment. When people think of fishing, they automatically think of rods, reels, and bait. However, you cannot underestimate the power of the tackle box because it plays an important role in the success of your fishing expeditions. Many people covet their tackle boxes because they represent a lifetime of trials and tribulations regarding what methods work for which fish. If you are a novice in the world of fishing, you could find yourself overwhelmed with the possibilities and choices that are available. Starting your tackle box can...

Fishing is not only a hobby and manner by which to put dinner on the table it is also big business. There are many workers that spend their days with commercial fishing equipment in one hand and a hefty reward in the other. Commercial fishing is about a 16 million-dollar venture annually. Not only do grocers demand seafood so do restaurants, sportsmen and jewelers. All of these people have one thing in common, to make a buck. These fishing companies must ensure that they have the best commercial fishing equipment on the market. As with any other type of equipment the more it is used the faster it...

Camping, fishing and hunting were never my idea of a good time. I can remember a time when I would have scoffed at the notion of camping as a fun date. No bed, no bathroom, no electricity-this is supposed to be enjoyable? That was until I met my future-husband over 20 years ago. He taught me how to appreciate nature and take in each glorious breath it had to offer, even on damp, cold wintery mornings. Growing up in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, every fall meant hunting season for many families. Every weekend was spent sleeping on the ground, sometimes lucky enough to also be inside of a tent, getting...

by Chris Channing With vacations costing so much these days, camping is becoming more popular among the average family. Families that take camping trips regularly are adapted to living out in the wilderness, but new families may not be. If you’re just starting out, there are some tools you should be familiar with. The mode of rest you get is the first thing to plan. First camping trips usually don’t include an expensive camper or vehicle, so odds are you will be using a tent or a cabin to do the camping in. A tent is easy to setup, and models today only take minutes to setup. You...

by Stephen Hobbs It goes without saying there are more than 5 important survival skills to know and apply. Given the many outdoor-related television shows and YOU Tube videos available, everybody is offering up what they think is important for surviving the wilderness. While all of these presentations help, it is in answering these specific 5 questions that will make or break your preparation and prevention for your next adventure. Therefore, can you answer these questions with a resounding YES? More important, can you prove the answer before you leave on your next adventure? Remember it is one thing...