Winter can be a great time to look for animal tracks in the woods or even in your own neighborhood. If you live some place where snow is common, it can be easy and fun to spot tracks after a snowfall. Even in the summer, a careful eye can spot animal tracks in the...
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Some dogs love to play in the water, but is it safe? Here are some important water safety tips to keep in mind when you share aquatic adventures with your furry companions. Some bodies of water, like rivers or streams, pose dangers like snakes lurking around and...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Crappy_Camper_3_Podcast.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSSIn this episode, we chat about the fun – and sometimes frustrating – experiences we all encounter at the campground....
It doesn’t matter if you’re towing a travel trailer, a fifth wheel or driving a motorhome, there is always room for improvement when it comes to fuel economy. By following a few simple steps we can all improve our efficiency and save some money. CLEAN YOUR FILTER...
Long before servings of individual coffee were available in every desirable combination of caffeine level and flavor, there was good old black coffee. A cup of joe. It consisted of coffee grounds and water, and it was made by boiling it on a stovetop or campfire....
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/The_Queen_of_Overlanding-Patty_Upton.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (72.5MB)Subscribe: RSSWelcome to another episode of the Girl Camper Podcast! I’m your host, Lesa McDermott, and...
Tiny towables, sometimes referred to as “beds on wheels,” are not just small RVs, but really small trailers you can tow with almost any car. In fact, some of these are designed to be towed by a motorcycle! To make our list, they had to be towable by something...
The idea of planning a successful multigenerational RV camping trip can be daunting. Check out these tips from our founder, Janine Pettit, for a the “right stuff” needed to have a fun RV trip with the whole family. First, start by choosing the right...
Fishing on our Great Lakes is a bucket list adventure. Fortunately, being friends with a Lake Michigan Fishing Charter Captain has its perks. After experiencing it once, I had to go back for more. Not only do we reap the rewards with fish to take home, we have...
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Electric bikes have become extremely popular in recent years, but perhaps surprisingly to some, models of them have been around since the late 1800s, when the first patents for them were recorded. E-bikes didn’t really take off in the United States until 1990s, when...
With the arrival of the autumn months comes fall foliage, back-to-school checklists and the return of the cozy sweater for many of us. With so much to love about fall, it can be a puzzle why, when the evening approaches, we might become a little uneasy. After months...
Overlanding is one of the fastest growing and hottest segments of the RV industry. Basically, some refer to it as boondocking, but overlanding takes boondocking to the next level. In fact, overlanding is all about the course, the route, the path. It’s not always...
Multigenerational camping involves considering the needs of everyone in your family. Travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers each offer unique benefits and challenges. Check out these tips from Janine Pettit on finding the right RV for every generation in the...
The classic 1950s-era favorite recipe, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, can be made at the campground in individual portions served in recycled tuna cans. It’s a lot of fun to make and is an impressive alternative to s’mores for dessert. What You Need 6-8 clean tuna cans...
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I’ve always been a tent camper. However, as I have ‘grown up’ my camping style has changed a little bit. I have found that comfort now outweighs my desire for compact. And sometimes I still enjoy solitude, but I also enjoy camping with my grandkids. That is about as...
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Hiking-The-Appalachian-Trail.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (74.8MB)Subscribe: RSSWelcome, adventurers! Today, Janine Pettit is thrilled to share an incredible story from our podcast,...
Our mailbag at Girl Camper is always full of questions about best practices for RV maintenance. We picked some that come up time and again. Should I drain the water from my fresh water holding tank at the end of each trip? I prefer to drain the entire water...
