Q&A with Mark Polk – Seams, Seals, & Sealants
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...
How To Campfire Cook with Rome Pie Irons
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,...
Geocaching
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,...
Winterizing your RV: Beyond the Plumbing
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...
Guide to making new friends for introverts
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...
On the Job with Britnee Kinard
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...
Mastering RV Tank Maintenance: Tips from Matt Foxcroft
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...
Exploring Full Time RVing with Susan Lanier Graham
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...
20 Must-Have Items for Your Next Camping Adventure
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...
Inspiring Women To Camp & Connect: Meet Lisa Dempsey
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Lisa_Dempsey.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (48.4MB)Subscribe: RSSHere at Girl Camper, we love sharing the stories of women who inspire us to try new things, embrace adventure, and build...
Scout Inflatables: The Scout 365
Have you heard of the Scout 365 inflatable boat by Scout Inflatables? I had the pleasure of testing out their Scout 365 boat and fell in love. I wasn’t really in the market for an inflatable boat. What I did have was an issue transporting my kayak. This made me...
Homemade Camp Chips
Who doesn’t love delicious homemade potato chips? While you may think making a batch camp-side is impossible, think again! But the pitfalls at camp are the same as at home. The secret to crispy chips is contained in a few steps that people tend to skip before they...
Camper Cooking 101: The R-Pod 196 Kitchen!
A while back, I took off on a four-month adventure in an R-Pod 196. As happens often, I packed way too many kitchen items to cover every eventuality. But, after a couple of weeks I began to whittle things down to a more manageable level. So I present Camper Cooking...
Finding Your Happy Place
There’s not a hotel on this planet that can compare to the experience of sitting around a campfire on a cool summer evening, telling stories, singing songs, and sharing laughter that makes your belly ache.
Workamper 101: Turning Travel Into Opportunity
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Workamper_101_Podcast.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (67.6MB)Subscribe: RSSIn this episode of the Girl Camper podcast, we dive into the world of work camping, offering advice for anyone...
Elevating Outdoor Meals: A Conversation with Chef Corso
https://media.blubrry.com/girlcamper/content.blubrry.com/girlcamper/Elevate_Your_Outdoor_Meals_With_Chef_Corso.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download (46.8MB)Subscribe: RSSWelcome to the world of outdoor culinary adventures! Recently on the Girl Camper podcast,...
Stay Chill: How to Clean Your RV AC Filter for Cool, Fresh Air
Keeping your RV’s air conditioning system clean is crucial for optimal performance and indoor air quality. One essential maintenance task is regularly cleaning your RV AC filter. This process is simple but vital for ensuring your AC unit runs efficiently and...
Exciting Changes Ahead for Girl Camper Magazine
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Camp Doctor: Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is a group of symptoms caused by a rapid ascent to high altitudes. The biggest concern is the decreasing oxygen content of the air at the increasing elevations, along with the decreasing barometric pressure. At 10,000 feet above sea level the oxygen...