Girl Camper

On this weeks episode I interview Singer/Songwriter Ruthie Collins of Curb Records about life in Nashville; women artists; her vintage Argosy and Girl Camping!

I also share my favorite Glampers to follow on Facebook! Glitzy Glamper, Angela Boone Leachman and Tabatha Marie at Extreme Glamping.

Glitzy Glamper Angela Leachman putting the finishing touches on the Chevron Cowgirl.

The beautiful trailers of Angela Leachman aka Glitzy Glamper, can be rented like a hotel room at the Lone Star Gallery in Round Top Texas. It's the countries first indoor campground and Antiques Shop.

Make plans for a great girls weekend in around Top, Texas!

The renovated popup trailer of Extreme Glamping Club founder Tabatha Marie.!

Tabatha's beautiful trailer can be seen on her Facebook group, Extreme Glampers Club where Glampers share their ideas and renovations and go for inspiration!

On this weeks podcast I interview sister on the fly Kathy Doty about how she first heard about girl camping and her bucket list trip with several hundred "sisters" across the entire length of historic Route 66. Kathy shares the story behind her vintage camper, Little Elvis and the what it has meant to her to be part of the Sisters on the Fly. I also review the obstacles that many would be girl campers feel keeps them from joining the movement and how they can be overcome.

Kathy made the quilt over the winter. It has printed images of Elvis from the 50's.

When your 7000 "sisters" are shopping they see things they know "belong" with you. This Elvis doll was a gift from the husband of a sister on the fly. Now he's a "mister sister!"

The poster at the foot of Kathy's bed is a sweet serenade for bedtime.

Kathy wanted to keep her trailer in the most original condition that she could. She added new piping for running water to the kitchen sink and had to replace the countertop and resurface the kitchen table with period correct boomerang laminate.

On  this weeks episode we're talking about all you can do in Wichita for a weekend. My recent trip to Wichita included a visit to WAM, the Wichita Art Museum where we enjoyed the Dale Chihuly installation, Confetti chandelier; the Gordon Parks exhibit,  Back to Fort Scott; and the many beautiful paintings that are part of the museums permanent collection. A walk along the river to see the Keeper of the Plains sculpture; a great lunch at The Old Tasty Mill soda fountain; a visit to the Aviation Museum all made for a great weekend destination . In the Campfire Chat I talk about tire safety and things to look for when evaluating your tires lifespan. I've included a link to Mark Polk's excellent article on tires.

 

http://www.rvuniversity.com/staticpages/index.php/tires_101

https://www.wichitaartmuseum.org

On this weeks show my guest is Holly Boros, North Carolina Concealed Carry Instructor. Holly gives great tips on personal safety for women and on responsible gun ownership. Every solo woman traveler should have a personal safety plan. I also review the details of a new Camp Like A Girl trip – Paint Like a Girl with Mary Gregory! Mary is a west Texas artist who is doing a workshop for all levels of painting ability!

 

 

On this week's episode I share the inspirational stories of the women who are making the Girl Camping world a better place to live. Behind the scenes act of kindness and encouragement are happening everyday and lives are brighter and campier because of them. I also announce the winners of some contests and talk about my Riverside Retro purchase. Campfire Chat is all about the Go RVing upcoming seminars on camping hacks at the Country Living Fairs.

On this weeks podcast you can hear Kyle Mundt, director of marketing and new product development for Sylvansport discuss the Coolest. Camper. Ever. The "Go!" trailer by Sylvansport is a new age version of the age old pop up trailer.

One of the greatest features of the "Go!" is the ability to stop for the night and use it without having to take the gear off the top.

Sylvansports new Mobile Adventure Gear trailer gets all your gear where you're going!

View the video of Sylvansports pop up camper!

Sisters on the Fly Karen West and Susan Ford West's book on their bucket list trip across the iconic Route 66

Sisters Get Their Kicks on Route 66

On this week's show, Matt Baker, Superintendent of Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia gives us an insider's view on the most visited park in the state. He talks about the many hats he wears as the Superintendent and what his favorite job perk is. Janine also discusses her trip to Blackwater Falls and the surrounding area including her meeting with local pottery artist, Ben Nelson. Ben will be "throwing"  the new Girl Camper coffee mugs on his wheel in his shop, "MUD"  in Thomas, WV. Listener emails are also answered.

On this week's episode the talk is all about buying a trailer. I'm going to break it down for girl campers and give some food for thought.  Before you make a big purchase you might want to ask yourself a few questions; How many people will be using it? Where will you park it? Do you know what your camping style is? Tune in and find out! I will also be chatting about the Philadelphia RV show and my guest blog for the Sisters on the Fly's, On Age and Attitude feature. I also share the story of 90 year old Norma who opted out of cancer treatment and decided to hit the road in an RV with her son and daughter in law.

Driving Miss Norma

Spring Gulch RV Campground

Timothy Lakes Campground

This  week’s episode is all about encouragement for the Girl Camper wannabe. I interview Mary Morey who shares with us how she went from being too frightened to tow a trailer to a proficient Girl Camper who has traveled thousands of miles and now mentors other women. Mary’s journey will inspire any woman wanting to join the movement to overcome her fears and join the fun. I also chat about the second annual Get in Gear Fest which is a consortium of the Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina. This event will be held in Asheville, NC at the Smoky Mountain Adventure Center on May 19th. In the Girl Camper News Roundup I share the story of  Norma who at age ninety years declined treatment for cancer and instead chose to sell her house and spend the last years of her life visiting the National Parks and seeing America the Beautiful.

Our guest this week is Go Little Guy’s Chief Operating Officer,  Chris Baum and we are talking about the Tab trailer and why it is a Girl Camper favorite. Chris also talks about what  the company has in the pipeline and why Go Little Guy is the largest seller of tear drop trailers in the world. There is also an update on our Wild, Wonderful, Almost heaven, West, by God, Virginia, Girl Camping trip.  We also talk about the new  Road Adventure’s Great Escape travel program from AAA and Haydocy Airstream in Columbus, Ohio. If you have ever dreamed of a Great American road trip but don’t own a travel trailer, this is how you can make that dream happen.