Archive for January, 2012

26 January

Tips on Hiking the Mississippi River Banks

Make sure you follow the basic rules of hiking. Never hike alone. Always have someone else with you. You can never tell what will happen while hiking. When you need help and you are alone, you can never tell when the next person will come along. Be prepared with a complete map of the area that you want to hike. Know your area as to the kind of physical characters is out in the wilderness along the banks of the Mississippi River. Your (more…)

14 January

Catch ‘Em and Cook ‘Em: Campfire Fish Cooking Tips

Fresh fish makes a tasty meal in the wild. Keep these tips in mind when preparing a fish feast.

Fish can be grilled directly on a grate or in a grill basket to get that smoky campfire flavor. It’s best to use a whole fish that has been gutted and scaled, with the bones remaining. Fillets are hard to grill directly over a fire because the flaky flesh falls apart easily. The bones help the meat stay together, which helps when flipping the fish over to create beautiful (more…)