Tag: campfire
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Say "no" to axe-idents
You’ve just paddled your heart out to get to your campsite. You put on your flannel and grab your axe to prepare your campfire. Something about being in the wilderness that brings out our inner woodsperson. We know the feeling. However, for the preservation of your toes, please read this before you swing that axe!
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Campfire safety for the whole family
We all have fond childhood memories of a crackling campfire. It can be the highlight of a camping trip! Let’s keep those memories positive by making sure even the littlest members of the family know the ins and outs of fire safety. Parents: if you and your family are enjoying a campfire during your trip,…
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Campfire safety: If you love Ontario Parks, don't burn them!
Today’s post comes from Marketing and Communications summer student Mitch Jackson. His campfire talents include cooking stuffed peppers, grilling barbecue chicken, and always managing to forget to pack a lighter. For many campers, a fire is a must. Gathering ’round the flames, sharing stories with friends and family, making s’mores, and burning marshmallows are all…
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So there’s a fire ban. Now what?
Today’s post comes from Meg Bethune, an assistant naturalist at Killbear Provincial Park. Campfires are an iconic part of any camping trip. Whether you’re toasting marshmallows and spider weenies, or just chatting with friends, the memories made in the flickering glow of the fire are ones we hold dear to our hearts. So what happens when…
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Planning to bring your own firewood to the park?
A single piece of firewood can destroy millions of trees. Throwing a few pieces of firewood into the trunk of the car before a camping trip might seem like a good way to plan ahead, but those logs could destroy a forest.
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How to start your campfire when the weather won't cooperate
Picture this: you’re on your way back to your campsite after an awesome day of exploration. You’ve kayaked all through the park’s network of lakes. You’ve conquered the lookout trail. But now the sun’s starting to sink. The wind’s picked up and it’s getting chilly. You feel the first drop of rain. It’s a full…
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The 30-minute campfire gourmet
In today’s post, Chef Deb Rankine, a.k.a. The Fridge Whisperer, shares two impressive campfire recipes sure to capture the oohs and aahs of fellow campers. Kefta, kofta, brochette, kebab: the aroma of these subtly spiced ground lamb skewers grilling over slow-burning embers will have everyone near your campsite pining for a dinner invitation. And a…