One of the best parts of January is looking back at what the previous year had to offer. Boy, was 2015 chock-full of exciting outdoor announcements, developments, and entertainment! Here are some of our favorite stories from 2015. "Hold the Record Lightly." We are big fans of Jennifer Pharr...
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Happy National Pie Day! This no-bake pie recipe from A Fork in the Trail is a fun twist on a campfire favorite and is great for kids. Tastes like S'mores Pie Makes 2-4 servings 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (4-serving size) 1 pouch whipped cream instant topping 1/3 cup instant nonfat powdered milk 6–8 graham crackers 1/3 cup...
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This soup from A Fork in the Trail is a hearty and healthy meal at the end of a long, cold day of hiking. You can cook the soup at home and either dehydrate it or pack it into a sealed container to reheat at your campsite....
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Greetings from snowy Salt Lake City! Another Outdoor Retailer is under our belt, and, boy, was it a good time! Because every day was jam-packed with more excitement, meetings, and events than you can shake a stick at, here are some of the highlights of the show. Demo Day—The...
Read MoreSnowshoeing is a great way to spend time outdoors, even when the trails are buried under a deep layer of snow. The magical white powder can take a previously familiar trail and transform it into an unknown winter wonderland. And while slightly more difficult than...
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With barely enough time to recover from the holidays, we are packing our winter gear and jetting off to Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. This show is even more exciting to us because we'll be introducing our new family member, Adventure Publications! Our booth...
Read MoreHungarian hot paprika gives this dish from A Fork in the Trail a little heat. Enhance the flavor of this soup by adding a little smoked Gouda or chicken. Cream of Potato and Roasted Garlic Soup Makes 2 servings 1 tablespoon dried chives 1 teaspoon roasted garlic 2/3 cup instant potato flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon...
Read MoreThis chili from A Fork in the Trail is delicious served with cornbread, biscuits, or toasted tortillas. Chili con Carne Makes 3-4 servings 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/4 cups canned, diced tomatoes 5 ounces or 1/2 can condensed tomato soup 2 cups canned dark red kidney beans 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon...
Read MoreThanksgiving is over and you've woken from your food coma. Rather than succumbing to the post-holiday wobble, why not lace up your hiking boots, grab family and friends, and hit the trails or streets. Here are five hikes throughout the U.S. to get you moving and...
Read MoreUnless you've been living under a fallen tree the past few weeks, you've probably noticed REI's #optoutside campaign to get people to spend time outdoors instead of battling crowded parking lots and long checkout lines this Friday. As a guidebook publishing company that gets people to get outside...
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