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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.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
In her home in a tidy working class alley, Shiranti Rambukkana has set up a literal bonfire in her narrow living room.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
One fan severely burned himself jumping through a bonfire in the middle of a circle pit.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Since there is a limited number of pits, be sure to book in advance—a reservation gets you a bonfire kit (which includes wood) as well as a s'more kit.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
In her home in a tidy working class alley, Shiranti Rambukkana has set up a literal bonfire in her narrow living room.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
One fan severely burned himself jumping through a bonfire in the middle of a circle pit.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Since there is a limited number of pits, be sure to book in advance—a reservation gets you a bonfire kit (which includes wood) as well as a s'more kit.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonfire. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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bonfire
noun
bon·fire
ˈbän-ˌfī(ə)r 
: a large outdoor fire
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