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campfire collection

Stories from America’s national parks, trails, and beloved natural spaces.

Inspired by America’s beloved national parks and beloved natural spaces, Campfire Stories is a collection of books and card decks brought to you by Ilyssa and Dave Kyu that inspire deeper connections and storytelling in the outdoors.

While our card decks are meant to prompt you to share your own stories about the outdoors, our books are a collection stories from a diverse group of writers who share a deep appreciation of the natural world. Each book features commissioned, new, and existing works in the form of prose, poetry, folklore, and more!

 

Volume I

 

Stories from

  • Acadia NP

  • Great Smoky NP

  • Rocky Mountains NP

  • Zion NP

  • Yosemite NP

  • Yellowstone NP

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Volume II

 

Stories from:

  • Grand Canyon NP

  • Everglades NP

  • Olympic NP

  • Glacier NP

  • Joshua Tree NP

  • Appalachian Trail

  • Pacific Crest Trail

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Card Deck

 

Campfire Stories Deck is a collection of 50 cards with storytelling prompts to help people of all ages find engaging and meaningful ways to connect with family and friends around the fire.

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Card Deck

 

Campfire Stories Deck—For Kids! is a collection of 50 game cards divided into two sets: 25 characters (adjective + noun) and 25 actions (verb + object and/or adverb), each with their own illustrated cards, including 25 animal heroes.

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COMING SOON

New collection ‘Campfire Stories – Tales & Travel Companion’

 
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WHAT WE’RE UP TO

Two birds, one stone 🪨 A glimpse from last fall, taking our reading lakeside, you know…. “research” 🛶📖
Many folks ask where we find the stories for our anthologies 🕵🏻 In addition to seeking stories directly from contemporary writers, we also visit as many libraries and archives as possible on research trips—giving us access to important histor
It’s impossible to think of any place other than LA right now. Coastal California has always been a source of joy and inspiration for us, and our hearts are heavy thinking about all who call this special place home. We are sending so much light
We’re just going to spill the beans because we’re too excited to keep it in! Our new book ‘Campfire Stories: The Adirondacks’ will feature a new essay from Robin Wall Kimmerer called “Blue Line Medicine” 💙🌲 Ther
For the next few months, we’re giving a glimpse into each of our three new titles coming out April 1, 2025! First up, let’s head north to the Adirondacks 🍁🛶🌲 Here’s an excerpt from our introduction to the North Country…
Say hello to our new series in the Campfire Stories collection! ✨ The first three ‘Campfire Stories – Tales & Travel Companion’ books are out on April 1, 2025 with @mtnbooks 📚 Over the next few months until the pub date, we&rs
Spent the day at @rei sharing a table with free hot chocolate and we have zero complaints ❄️☕️ Thanks for having us!
✨ GIVEAWAY ✨ We’re feeling festive and giving away a signed copy of ‘Campfire Stories’ Volume II, a card deck, and a t-shirt! 🎄🕎❄️ Here’s how to make them yours 👇 - Follow us at @campfirestoriesbook - Like this post, and
Tells us a story about a rock, tree, mountain or ocean that gave you perspective 🪨🌲🏔️🌊✨ I (Ilyssa) am cheating a little bit but I’d have to say the dunes of Cape Cod. One of the most memorable and profound introspective moments I’ve
Reminder that we’ll be at @rei King of Prussia, PA this Saturday from 11am-3pm! Come find the perfect outdoor gift for your loved ones and say hello ✨🌲🎁
If our book keeps getting shelved with @robinwallkimmerer, we’re just going to have to keep crying tears of joy and ignore the fact that our last names both start with ‘K’ 🥹🌿🙏