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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Not all fires need matches. Knowing how to ignite a campfire without the aid of a fire starting tool can add fun for those who enjoy adding a primitive feel to their camping trips, ...

With much of the state living under a burn ban during the past year, campfires became a thing of the past. One of the essential tasks boys and girls learn while participating in scouts is how to start ...

FARGO-I got a little braggy on our Fourth of July camping trip about my ability to start a campfire without lighter fluid, which our host had used copiously the night before. Of course, it helped that ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Do you know how to start a campfire? This event at Pocahontas State Park will allow you to test your skills while learning more about fire science and safety. Whether ...