Tips for a Great Picnic
Who doesn't like a picnic? When you combine good food and company
with fresh air and sunshine, you're free to throw fuss to the wind. But the recipe for a
successful picnic doesn't end there. You'll need a variety of basic supplies within easy
reach throughout the duration of your outing. And while a picnic should be laidback,
you'll want to follow a few important safety rules. Finally, you don't want your picnic
washed out, so be sure to check the latest forecast. But if the worst happens, who
says you can't picnic indoors?
Picnic Essentials
Whether you're planning a picnic to celebrate an occasion or simply
enjoy a pleasant summer afternoon, it's easy to make each picnic unique. The food (new recipes)
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flowers, games, music, and other diversions you bring add a special touch. But no matter
the occasion, most every picnic requires some basic essentials. Consider the following:
- Cooler fully stocked with ice or ice packs
- Food storage containers
- Antibacterial Gel
- Anti-allergy Medication
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
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- Condiments
- Plenty of water/beverages
- Sunscreen
For Cleanup
- Towelettes/paper towels
- Trash bags
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Picnics and the Great Outdoors
Choosing where to picnic can be half the fun. Whether your dining
destination is your backyard, a local park, or a nearby beach, just follow common sense
and a few important guidelines to ensure the great outdoors stay great.
Be Responsible When Using Public Lands
You can help to take good care of our public lands so that others
may enjoy these areas for years. Just by Remembering:
Don't Litter. Take along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so
that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle.
Personal Safety While Picnicking
Be sure to follow these safety tips when planning a picnic in an unfamiliar
area:
Check public lands agents to see what precautions need to be taken.
Do not feed the local wildlife!.
Do not picnic in an area that may be dangerous in case of sudden flash floods.
Remember to take along non-perishable food items.
Be courteous and remember that you are sharing public lands with other.
Bring along extra water, a flashlights, maps, and a cell phone or radio.
Grilling Picnicing or Tailgating
Grilling and Tailgating Essentials
Barbecues, Smoking & Cookouts
Summer is filled with traditional times to cook outdoors:
Memorial Day, Father's Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day. But why limit yourself? If you've got the
grill and the weather is right, every night can be a barbecue.
Grilling
If you plan to use a grill on your picnic, remember to pack a food
thermometer. Check that your meat and poultry reach a safe internal temperature. When
reheating food at the outing, be sure it reaches 165°F. Cook only the amount of food
that will be eaten to avoid the challenge of keeping leftovers at a safe temperature.
Discard any leftovers that have not remained cold. Learn more
grilling safety tips.
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