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 ...

So many people have been here before: You arrive at the campsite, and instead of a fun, relaxing setup process, the site is inundated with stress and frustration. Plenty of features can strain you and ...

Ever notice those firewood stands on the way to your favorite state park? Typically, they’re selling green or barely seasoned ...

Labor Day, the national holiday honoring workers across the United States, is often celebrated with barbecues, picnics and other celebrations — many of which involve fire. While burn permits are not ...