How to build a campfire safely: Campfire containment tips for everyone

Creating a campfire is an amazingly fun activity for children — and adults, too. It's educational, exciting, and teaches an important lesson about responsibility. We've made a handy guide for you with all the info you need to create and enjoy your own campfire — and most important, how to stay safe and keep forests safe while you do so. Have a read below and you'll be Kumbaya-ing around your very own campfire in no time.  Wildfire worries are real We're all aware of the danger of fires. While it's easy to dismiss terrible wildfires when they happen as a result of weather and atmospheric conditions, the truth is the U.S. Department of Interior states that as many as 90 percent of wildfires in the United States are caused by careless or stupid acts by people. Read more...More about Travel, Carry On, Culture, and Climate Environment