Australian scientists have just discovered a new species of arachnid, dubbed the giant trapdoor spider, in Queensland. It’s huge, bright red, and it can live for up to two decades. Before you panic, we should note that trapdoor spiders aren’t considered a threat to humans. While they are venomous, their bites aren’t known to have [...]

On March 20, Vietnamese customs officials seized a 20-foot shipping container filled with about seven tons of illegal elephant ivory. According to the press release from the Hai Phong Customs Department, the shipments were labeled with incorrect recipient information and routed through Singapore. Both techniques were intended to hide the shipment’s origin and destination, and [...]

Flamingos might all the look the same to us, but apparently the birds differ widely in personality—and have very strong preferences as to who they’ll hang out with. According to new research published in early March, flamingos form lasting friendships with both same-sex bird friends and romantic partners. And they’re very picky. In fact, scientists [...]

The legend of Bigfoot has persisted for hundreds of years. However, no one’s yet been able to present solid proof that the urban legend actually exists. But Jeff Meldrum, an anatomy and anthropology professor at Idaho State University, thinks proof could come along any day now. Meldrum, who specializes in ape and hominid locomotion, has [...]

After a long hiatus, the Daily Outdoor is back in action! Clint was out sick – Nick was traveling. They’re back and ready to talk about National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – and the coming holiday break. Throw in the Gear of the Year awards for good measure, and you’ve got the 50 Campfires Daily Outdoor [...]

To catch all the 2015 Gear of the Year winners, click here. Nick and Clint announced, with great fanfare, the winners of the 50 Campfires Gear of the Year winners in the “Eat” category. First off, the Camp Chef: Pocket Puff Iron was discussed as an essential piece of campfire cooking gear if you wish to make Æbleskivers (or appleskivers) [...]

To catch all the 2015 Gear of the Year winners, click here. Nick and Clint announced one of their favorite categories: fire. The first product, the Bernzomatic: WT2301 Multi-Purpose Trigger-Start Torch Head has many uses at the campsite and is very versatile due to the detachable had that will fit the propane canister you will probably have for your [...]

To catch all the 2015 Gear of the Year winners, click here. Nick and Clint announced the best gear in the sleep category starting with the Big Agnes: Chimney Creek 4 mtnGLO tent with built in LED lights. We love this tent because these built in lights are so tiny and consume so little power that you hardly notice [...]

To catch all the 2015 Gear of the Year winners, click here. Nick and Clint announced the gadget category for the 2015 Gear of the Year starting with the iPro Lens System: 6/6S Starter Kit that turns your phone into a really sweet camera with an interchangeable lens system that is very slick with a case that features 3 [...]

To catch all the 2015 Gear of the Year winners, click here. Nick and Clint announced the Play category of the 50 Campfires Gear of the Year awards beginning with the Advanced Elements: AdvancedFrame Sport inflatable kayak. Why is that awesome? This kayak can store in the trunk of your car or in the closet of your small apartment. [...]