2020 has been a trying year, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still have so much to be thankful for. As we enter Thanksgiving week one thing our family is thankful for is the chance to enjoy this holiday together, glamping! In this episode we’ll tell you how our family keeps some of our traditions alive even when we’re out in the campground!

Links:

• Hot Springs National Park
• Garvan Woodland Gardens
• Catherine’s Landing by RVC

We’re back after a long hiatus (pandemic, hurricanes, 2020 has is all!) with an episode full of tips and tricks to make your trip to a National Park a Glamping Adventure! You’ll find tips on visiting national parks below as well as links to other handy resources that we frequently use. Enjoy your adventure!

Helpful Links:

• NPS Home
• GirlDad Glamping Tips for National Parks
• Every Kid in a Park
• Leave no Trace
• West Glacier KOA
• GyPSy Guides

Hi fellow Glampers. We’ve been gone for most of the last month as we prepared for, endured, and began recovering from Hurricane Laura. As many of you may know, Hurricane Laura was the strongest storm to make landfall in Louisiana in over 150 years and the 10th strongest storm to hit the US of all time. While it may have faded from the news it’s impact on the Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) area is certainly still affecting lives of many of our neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family members. John Guidroz at the Lake Charles American Press captures the immediate aftermath well in his article from August 28th (LINK).

GirlDad HQ is okay after the storm, probably better than most homes in our area. The GirlDad crew evacuated safely and has been home for a few weeks and we are grateful to be home. They worked long hours picking up limbs, debris, and making school work with difficult circumstances. All four ladies have been amazing with their attitude and dedication. Meanwhile, GirlDad has been hard at work making sure his co-workers and workplace get back on its feet.

For all those reasons we just haven’t been able to pull a regular podcast together for you. We’ll be back soon with tips and tricks for you but this week we’re asking you to consider doing something to help SWLA residents put their lives back together. In our episode we touch on them but you can find the full list of needed items as well as places to donate in our blog post “After Hurricane Luara“

Take care of yourselves,

Charities accepting Monetary Donations for SWLA:

• http://www.reachoutamerica.org/donate
• https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricanes-2020-donations.html/
• https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/#!/donation/checkout
• https://unitedwayswla.org/DisasterFund

Just a quick update on where we’ve been this August

Sometimes a weekend makes a great time to visit a nearby city. This is Glamping without the natural scenery of the great outdoors. Instead of scenic vistas, you’ll be able to enjoy city-style amenities and attractions. This week we’ll share some of the things we like about camping in a city and some of our tips for making your weekend city trip a Glamping Adventure.

Show Links:

• KOA Baton Rouge / Denham Springs
• Minor Critiques – Food Reviews
• Downy Wrinkle Release
• Audubon Zoo – New Orleans
• Middendorfs Restaurant

This week, we continue our series on Weekend Getaways with more tips on how you can pack more fun into short duration trips. As we discuss on the podcast, we like to use those long weekends tied to minor holidays to get out and enjoy Glamping when campsites aren’t so busy. We also talk about our experience doing just that at the Lake Livingston / Onalaska KOA Holiday.

Links:

• Lake Livingston / Onalaska KOA
• KOA Website
• KOA App (Apple App Store)

This week we share some tips and tricks we’ve learned about maximizing your weekend getwaways in the great outdoors. Outdoorsy sites at state parks, Corps of Engineers sites, or other agencies usually provide outstanding opportunities to hike, fish, swim, and bike. One drawback is that these sites may not have all the amenities that you’re used to in Glamping. But that does’t mean your getaway has to be a trade-off. We’ll share with you how we’ve learned to make the most of quick trips to these areas so your next getaway can be a Glamping Adventure

Links:

• Indian Creek Recreation Site
• Pouch Couches
• Drying Racks
• Rhino Totes
• http://happydonutsla.com

Sometimes your Glamping adventure isn’t miles and miles and miles away. There are times where you just need a quick getaway to disconnect, relax, and recharge. That’s where we’ve found that a quick weekend camping trip can help you reconnect with your family and energize you for the daily grind! This week we talk about our experience taking a short drive to Bunkie, LA to visit Gator Grounds RV Resort. Check them out for yourself after you listen to this week’s show.

Gator Grounds RV Resort