Tips and Tricks

FIRE STARTER TRASH - Almost anyone who has ever tried to make a fire in the backcountry has found out how hard can be to locate dry tinder for starting a fire. One trick I’ve learned over the years has been to hang on to all the paper trash I generate. You’ll be amazed how handy a discarded candy bar wrapper can be in starting a fire. As a matter of fact, when choosing snacks for hiking and camping I often factor in the container material when making my selection.

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Questions and Answers

question Hello there. This is RJ from Claxton just south of Dawson Springs. Do you ever get into the Pennyrile State Park for any hiking? I heard you are into golf, they have a great coarse there too.
answer Hello RJ! I've driven by the Pennyrile State Park several times on my way to other destinations, but have never actually stopped by, need to rethink that one I guess. As for the golf thing, only the miniature version, which I do enjoy once in a while.

date Asked on Tuesday March 2, 2010 - 3:50pm

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