https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/ebikes_camping_podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:45 — 39.1MB)Subscribe: RSSIf you’ve been curious about how e-bikes fit into your RV or camping lifestyle, this...
Flying along the Top Shelf trail, my mountain bike was not completely earthbound. The ride was a dirt-packed roller coaster up and then quickly down the banks and quick turns. I felt super powerful as I whipped through the tree-lined descent on the Whiskey Trail Runs...
There are two main types of air conditioning (A/C) units used in most RVs. These are ducted and non-ducted. A roof-mounted ducted A/C unit uses ducting between the ceiling and roof, routed to various locations throughout the RV. This type has a wall-mounted thermostat...
America has its fair share of success stories. Being the first to walk on the moon. Digging the Panama Canal. Numerous rail-trails stretch from sea to shining sea. If you’re not already familiar with rail-trails, you’ll soon want to visit as many as you can. They...
Did you know that the National Transportation Safety Board and even some tire manufacturers recommend that all tires older than six (6) years should be replaced, regardless of their condition? Truth! Even tires with the nice thick tread and no sidewall deterioration...
How many times have you gone camping and wished that you could bake something wonderful for your meal instead of grilling a hot dog or heating a can of soup on your stove? When camping in Colorado we have a lot of cool mornings that beg for a freshly baked biscuit or...
In a world that rarely slows down, anxiety and emotional fatigue are quietly becoming the norm. When the constant buzz of notifications and never-ending to-do lists wear you down, the solution isn’t always another screen or prescription—it could be as simple as...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Janine_Shari_Rebuilding_NC.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:44 — 21.7MB)Subscribe: RSSA Mountain Town in Need When Hurricane Helene struck in the fall of 2024, few...
By Lisa Dempsey A Three-Day Pilgrimage on the El Camino Mission Trail This past week, I had the joy of completing the El Camino Mission Trail in San Antonio — a 12-mile journey through the city’s historic Spanish colonial missions, now designated as a UNESCO World...
If you’re new to the camping scene, welcome! You’ve probably already tackled one of the biggest questions: What kind of camper am I? Whether you’ve decided to sleep under the stars in a tent, cozy up in a camper van, or stretch out in the comfort of an RV, you’ve...
As our license plates state, Michigan is a water and winter wonderland. Michigan Girl Campers spent a brisk January afternoon rafting gently down the Pine River. To say I enjoyed myself would be an understatement! Sharing a raft with two strangers quickly...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Sleep_Wellness_Podcast.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (59.7MB)Subscribe: RSSGetting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge—especially when you’re camping or RVing. On a recent...
What happens when you pull or drive an RV down the road going 60 miles per hour? When you hit a pothole or go over a rough road surface, the RV moves and flexes. This in turn moves and flexes all the seams, seals and sealants. This is the primary reason RV...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Rome_Pie_Irons_Podcast.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (49.3MB)Subscribe: RSSThe Art of Campfire Cooking with Rome Pie Irons If you love campfire cooking pie irons as much as we do,...
Want to try something fun and be adventurous while camping? Go geocaching! It’s a modern-day version of a pirate’s map involving clues, foraging and “treasure” large and small. I am fairly new to it, but I am firmly hooked. I have geocached around town, while camping,...
When temperatures drop, we winterize our RVs so we don’t have problems the following spring. Most RV owners recognize winterizing as protecting their rig’s plumbing system from freezing and getting damaged. That’s true, but that’s just one part of preparing for...
For introverts, making new friends can feel like the most daunting of tasks. It’s a lot easier to stay in the sanctuary of your own company, a well-established comfort zone. Plus, socializing can feel downright draining at times. But there might be times where you...
Britnee Kinard is the type of person who doesn’t take no for an answer, but also doesn’t say no whenever she can help it. Barely a year into their marriage, Sergeant Hamilton Kinard received a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Hamilton served in the U.S. Army...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/maintaining_black_tanks_0.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (58.3MB)Subscribe: RSSHey there, Girl Campers! Dive into the world of RV tank maintenance on this podcast episode. Lesa McDermott is...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/pros_cons_full_time_0.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (51.1MB)Subscribe: RSSIn this episode of the Girl Camper Podcast, co-host Lesa McDermott visits with Susan Lanier Graham, a seasoned...
Camping is one of the best ways to unplug, recharge, and reconnect with nature—whether you’re heading to a quiet lakeside retreat, a wooded forest, or a scenic desert escape. No matter where your campsite is, having the right gear on hand makes the experience more...
