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GuideHow to roast the perfect marshmallowA great roasted marshmallow is golden outside and soft all the way through. It takes patience more than skill, and a few small choices about fire, stick and posture make the difference.Read more GuideHow to make popcorn over a campfireFresh popcorn at a campfire is cheap, quick and a crowd favorite. The trick is steady coals, constant motion and a container you can control from a distance.Read more GuideHow to use a pie iron, plus recipes to tryA pie iron is one of the most versatile campfire tools. Once you know how to load, seal and turn it, you can cook breakfast, dinner and dessert from the same pair of plates.Read more GuideHow to build a campfire: teepee vs log cabinA good campfire starts with the site and the layout. Two classic shapes, the teepee and the log cabin, cover most situations. Here is how each works and which to choose for cooking.Read more GuideHow to put out a campfire completelyPutting a fire out takes longer than most people expect. The U.S. Forest Service and Smokey Bear teach a simple sequence: drown, stir, drown again, then feel for heat.Read more GuideAre campfires allowed? Fire restrictions and burn bansWhether a campfire is allowed depends on where you are and when. Rules are set by the land agency or local government, change with conditions and can switch from allowed to banned within days.Read more GuideThe best wood for campfire cooking, and what to avoidThe wood you burn affects flavor, heat and safety. Choose dry, local firewood, skip anything treated or painted, and leave your own firewood at home.Read more GuideBackyard fire pit vs campground fire ring: how the rules differA fire ring at a campground and a fire pit in your yard may look alike, but different people write the rules. Know which set applies before you strike a match.Read more GuideCampfire cooking safety tips for kidsKids love fire cooking, and with a few firm habits they can join in safely. Supervision, distance and good food handling matter more than any piece of gear.Read more GuideS'mores variations to try at your next fireThe classic s'more is hard to beat, but a few swaps keep the tradition fresh. Here are twelve ideas, plus the method that makes any of them work.Read more

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