Girl Camper

On this week's show I visit Arkansas and Petit Jean State Park with Arkansa native photojournalist Linda Henderson.  Linda was kind enough to give me a tour of  some of her favorite photography spots and she provided tips on taking better pictures with your IPhone as well as some tips on how to photograph the Milky away,  a specialty of hers.  You can follow Lunda Henderson on Instagram at @lindahenderson . I also chat about an article by Christina Nellemann for DoIt Yourself RV on State Towing Guidelines.    

On this weeks show my guest is Walter Canon, President of the RV Safety and Education Foundation. Walter's career spans forty years in the RV industry and he has helped countless people enjoy the RV lifestyle in a safer manner. On this episode he is answering some of the most frequently asked questions from the Girl Campers. I am also sharing all that I learned at Camper College this week at Princess Craft RV in Round Rock, Texas. We were made so welcome by PJ Buerger and her knowledgeable staff.  

On this weeks show my guest is a Mary Grace McKernan, photojournalist and girl camper extraordinaire. Mary has worked internationally photographing everything from rock stars to Orca whales. She lives in Seattle, Washington and works at REI's media office.  She has worked for CBS Network News and her photographs have appeared in REI social media outlets,  Fortune Magazine and TakePart.com.

On this week's show we are celebrating the first birthday of the Girl Camper Podcast. Stephanie Puglisi the shows producer turns the tables and interviews me.  We also each share our favorite five episodes of the past year. The sisters on the fly are joining the celebration and giving away a one year membership and a nice goody bag. Details in the show.                      

On this weeks show I interview Tim Dennig from Gulfstream Coach about their Woody version of the Vintage Cruiser.  All the details on what makes this vintage styled modern camper a top Girl Camper contender are discussed.   Our Camper College was a great success at Southland RV. Brett and Matt from Southland walked us through all the functions of a trailer and then we broke up into  small groups for hands on demonstrations. A second Camper College of the weekend was hosted at the beautiful Stone Mountain Campground where Chris Baum from Little Guy Worldwide fielded questions from almost 100 sisters on the fly. Another great Country Living Fair took place in Stone Mountain, Georgia this weekend and the Go RVing team  was on hand to promote the RV lifestyle.

On this week's show Chris Baum, Chief Branding Officer at Little Guy Worldwide, chats about wave one of the new Scotty line of trailers,  what's coming in wave two and the split from Pleasant Valley.   The Country Living Fair is happening at Stone Mountain  in Georgia, October 21-23. The pages of Country Living Magazine come to life in the most beautiful setting! The Girl Campers will be taking the Main Stage at 2pm on Saturday to talk about all the fun we have and how you can join in!!   Our next Camper College is happening on Friday, October 21 at Southland RV in Norcross, Georgia. This no cost event is open to anyone wanting to know more about owning, operating and towing a travel trailer. From 5-6 pm refreshments will he served and guests will have an opportunity to tour the trailers. At 6 pm the staff at Southland will walk us through the systems on a travel trailer and take questions. Walk ins are welcome! No appointment necessary. CAMP LIKE A GIRL 2017 - If you have a campground you love and would like to host a Camp Like a Girl event in 2017 please contact me with the details. I'm looking for a few great campgrounds with cabin rentals for those without trailers, great local attractions and a willing spirit to act as campout hostess. These would be simple camp outs designed to allow new girl campers to experience a Camp Like a Girl Weekend.      

On this week's show Tin Can Tourist's Terry Bone talks about the group founded in 1919 as a travel group and resurrected by his father, Forest.  Tin Can Tourist members salvage and refurbish vintage trailers and enjoy the friendship of other vintage trailer enthusiasts on online forums and at their rallies. If you've ever longed to own a vintage trailer you will learn how to find one, what's involved in restoring them and where the rallies are happening!  

On this week's show I have a conversation with Girl Camper, Mari Parsons. Mari has a love for travel and is especially fond of the Great Smokey Mountains. She came to camping later in life and is making up for it. She shares her adventures and future travel plans. I will be talking about Girl Camping at the Texas Lifestyle Collective's Chautauqua event on October 6, 2016. Tickets are available at the door. It promises to be a great day of inspiration with guest speakers Eddie Ross, Caroline Harper, Michelle Nussbsumer and Mary Emmerling.  The party continues afterward on the town square with vendors, open shops and food trucks. Come and join the fun!               We had a great farm stay weekend camping on the farm  of family friends last weekend.              

On on this week's show I interview Gary Perschel, the grandson of Serro Scotty founder, John Serro. Gary shares his family's story on the founding of the Scotty company and their excitement about the brands rebirth.

On this week show I speak with Erica Bohm  of healthydiningfinder.com. Erica shares the many ways in which her site helps us become healthier and stay healthier at home and on the road.  I also talk about Little Guy Worldwide's Wave One roll out of their new Scotty line of trailers. While some were disappointed that they did not see the reproduced classic Highlander in the first wave, their new "every man's" trailer has something to offer the entry level buyer that is sure to please. Hershey RV show news and our fourth Camper College at Haydocy Airstream in our Campfire Chat!  

[fruitful_ibox_row] On this week's show I talk about coping with the unexpected car (or trailer) breakdown on the road. Who to call? What to do? Roadside assistance benefits and who to trust are some of the issues discussed. I review what happened when my well loved F150 broke down on the Pa Tpk on my way to Ohio alone.                                                                                                                                      

My guest today is Lisa Patterson from Classy Chassis Vintage Trailers. Lisa and her husband Gregg started their vintage trailer restoration business in Mattoon, Illinois four years ago. This year they designed and built their own vintage inspired 10' travel trailer complete with bathroom which they named Grace.

On this week's show I talk about my first summer as an RVer with a new RV. The things I love about my new Riverside Retro and the things that I'm not so crazy about. There are also a few Love/Hate things in the list.

On  this week's show I am answering Girl Camper's FAQ's. From solo towing to RV show help I go over the questions most asked by listeners. I also talk about some upcoming events.     https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-lifestyle-collective-tickets-27158552963 http://www.houseofharper.com          

On this week's show my guest is Todd Henson, director of sales and marketing at RV Inspections.  Todd discusses the RV Inspection industry and all the benefits to consumers who have an RV inspection done before purchasing a pre- owned motor home or travel trailer. I also chat about all I learned at the latest Camper College at Beckley's Camping Center in Thurmont, Md.