Camping -- especially when you hike into back country -- is not only a fun summer activity, it's health-promoting as well. Cooking when you're in the back country can be a bit of an adventure. You need to have food that's easily portable, prepared with minimal tools, has only waste that can be easily carried out with you, and is energizing. On top of all that, you don't want to sacrifice flavor.

The American Hiking Society is searching for your best camping recipes. Submit your recipes with a photo and a short story about how you created the recipe. If your recipe is selected, it will be used in a Volunteer Vacation cookbook. Submissions are being accepted through July 31st.

[via SmarterFitter blog]