All About Campfires and Fire Starting

Well, you finally found it! Pretty much whatever you want to know about campfires and fire starting can be read right here. And, if there's something you want to know but don't see it, just Ask Me, ok?

I've broken down the topic of campfires into the following main areas and you can hop right to whichever one interests you most. You can always use the navigation links on the left to move around or the links on the right for cool stuff that looks interesting.

• What's a Fire?

  - physics of fire

• Why Have Fire?

  - 3 main reasons for fire and differences of each

• Fire Fuel

  - 3 types of fuel and good choices for each

• Campfire Preparation

  - before you even start

• Laying a Fire

  - different campfire structures and uses

• Lighting a Fire

  - tips to keep in mind for success

• Fire Starters

  - everything from matches to coke cans

• Fire Helpers

  - make fast fire easily

• Campfire Cooking

  - cook over, under, or in the fire

• Fire Options

  - in case you can't have a real campfire

• Campfire Program

  - plan a fun night at camp

• Campfire Magic

  - cool tricks for fun at a campfire

So, charge ahead and learn all about campfires and fire starting and then get out there and safely make one!