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There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Beach bonfires are now banned along the Outer Banks due to the worsening drought in North Carolina.
—Mark Price
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Take a dip in the 100-foot-long Caliza Pool, stroll the elevated boardwalk in the nature preserve, have a meal at the bright and airy Fonville Press, and then head to Inlet Beach Regional Access to unwind by a bonfire in the evening.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Beach bonfires are now banned along the Outer Banks due to the worsening drought in North Carolina.
—Mark Price
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Take a dip in the 100-foot-long Caliza Pool, stroll the elevated boardwalk in the nature preserve, have a meal at the bright and airy Fonville Press, and then head to Inlet Beach Regional Access to unwind by a bonfire in the evening.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonfire. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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bonfire
noun
bon·fire
ˈbän-ˌfī(ə)r 
: a large outdoor fire
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