Delaware Forest Service

🌲 Camping Truths We Can All Agree On... ⛺😂

You spend 3 hours packing.

You forget the ketchup.

You bring 14 flashlights.

None of them have batteries.

You hear one twig snap at 2 a.m.

Suddenly you're starring in your own wildlife documentary.

🐿️ Was it a squirrel?
🦌 A deer?
🐻 Your imagination?

We'll never know.

But somehow, after all the bug bites, smoky clothes, and questionable campfire cooking, we can't wait to do it all again.

What's the funniest thing that's happened to you while camping?

👇 Tell us your best camping story!

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🌲🎉 Tomorrow is the Day! 🎉🌲

We are so excited to welcome everyone to Trees Give. We Grow. tomorrow at Redden State Forest Education Center!

Join us for a fun-filled day exploring all that Redden State Forest has to offer. Families and nature lovers of all ages can enjoy:

🌳 Interactive educational stations
🎨 Hands-on crafts and activities
🦉 Wildlife and forest discovery opportunities
🌱 Tree and forest stewardship learning experiences
🍽️ Lunch generously sponsored by the Delaware Tree Farm Committee

Whether you’re a lifelong outdoor enthusiast or just looking for a great family activity, there’s something for everyone. Come learn, explore, and celebrate the forests that give so much to Delaware every day.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 Redden State Forest Education Center
⏰ Activities begin at 10:00 AM

We can’t wait to see you there!

Conserve. Protect. Enhance. 🌲💚

🔥 CAMPFIRE CHEESY HAMBURGER HASH 🔥

Nothing says camping like a hot skillet meal over the fire! 🏕️ This hearty campfire hash is packed with crispy potatoes, seasoned beef, melty cheddar cheese, and smoky flavor — perfect after a long day outdoors.

🧀 Ingredients:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Butter or olive oil
• Salt, pepper & smoked paprika to taste

🔥 Directions:

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over the campfire.
2. Cook onions and garlic in butter/oil until soft.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
4. Stir in potatoes, peppers, and seasonings.
5. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
6. Top with cheddar cheese and let melt.
7. Serve hot around the fire!

🏕️ Campfire Tip:
Cover the skillet with foil or a lid to help the potatoes cook evenly and keep all that cheesy goodness melted perfectly.

Good food. Good friends. Great memories. 🌲