Fayetteville, Arkansas - A couple of University of Arkansas students majoring in recreation will extend their spring semester after classes this year, attending a five-day course to certify them in an educational curriculum that emphasizes respect for the environment.

Jennifer Hazelrigs, director of the Outdoor Connection Center on the Fayetteville campus, organized the course locally for Leave No Trace, an international educational organization dedicated to responsible enjoyment and…[more]

If you have delicious campfire meals on your mind, don’t forget to carry all your necessary camp cooking tools. Even leaving behind the smallest thing, for example, a can opener might put all your plans in disarray. You will need these camp cooking tools to make sure that your campfire meals are a lip-smacking success.

A basic checklist of camp cooking tools is just the thing you need,…[more]

(ARA) – Grilling over the open campfire is a rich tradition. Maybe it’s a combination of how the wood brings out food’s natural flavor and the ambiance of being outdoors. Whether camping with the family, hunting with friends or simply achieving that wood-grilled flavor at home, campfire cooking is delicious and easier than you might think.
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Larry and Phyllis Moore of Marshall have been recognized by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as being the first to complete the Missouri Camper Award Program in state parks for 30 consecutive years.

The Moores accepted the challenge of camping in at least five different state parks each year as part of the Missouri Camper Award Program. While working at Van Meter State Park near Marshall, Larry…[more]