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When cooking with a pizza oven, the best choice of fire wood is a nice dried and seasoned hardwood like oak, maple, birch, ash, or alder. The reason for using hardwood over softwood is simple: hardwoods burn hotter. Hardwoods like oak are much more dense than softwoods like pine. In fact, some hardwoods can weigh almost times as much as softwoods of the same size. 

Staying cool in the dead of summer is hard enough. But what about camping in the summer? There are actually a lot of ways you can make camping in the summer more enjoyable. Here are some tips to help you keep cool on your next summer camping trip.

This Father's Day may be a bit different for a lot of us. For many people, going and seeing family may not be an option. Luckily, we can still go and enjoy the great outdoors! If your dad is a lover of all things outdoors, then we've got some gear that he is going to love.

Summer is the season for grilling. In our opinion, there's no better way to cook than over a fire, be it charcoal or logs. So grilling is a no-brainer! Here's 5 tips to help you grill up the perfect meal this summer.

Today isn't just Taco Tuesday, it's also Cinco de Mayo! Since we aren't able to celebrate as we usually do, we figured we can still celebrate with some homemade tacos. We've got four delicious recipes for you to try today or any day. One is a fast and fun twist on a traditional taco, one is a slow cooker meal, one is a quick and tasty meal for the whole family, and the last one puts a fresh, bright spin on a California inspired taco.

One thing is for sure, we're in uncertain times right now. Food is a big concern, especially fresh foods. So why not grow your own? It isn't too late to get started on a home vegetable garden. You can even buy already started plants if you don't want to risk sprouting your own seeds. All you'll need is some large pots, or a space in your yard that gets plenty of sun, some gardening soil, and the vegetables of your choice.

Picture this, you're out in the woods, the camp is made, and you're ready to start up a fire and cook dinner. As you search the surrounding area for kindling, all you can find is wet wood. No big deal, there must be a dry area with some solid fuel you can use. You search for a few more minutes with no luck and look down at the wet firewood in your hand. It looks like this is all you have. So what can you do?

Looking for ways to entertain your family during all the social isolation? We've got you covered! Read on to find out how to plan the best indoor camping trip you've ever had. Complete with camping snacks and activities for all ages.

Our friends over at Russal Gear were kind enough to feature us in an article on wood stoves for camping! You can read it on their website here: https://russalgear.com/best-camping-wood-stoves-to-suit-all-your-needs/