Happy Camper Radio

Over the years, many campers have found paper plates to be a convenient and inexpensive solution to the hassles of scrubbing dishes after each and every meal.  While some campers still prefer the old fashion metal products, the fact is, paper products are easily disposable, allowing us more time to focus on outdoor activities. In this episode, we'll take a look at some inexpensive, as well as more costly paper plates to consider for your next camping trip.

In part 2 of our weekend visit to Amicalola Falls, we had the pleasure of meeting Ron, better known on the trail as "Gray Beard". He is with the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA). For anyone considering hiking the Appalachian Trail, this is an interview you won't want to miss.  Listen in, as Ron explains what ALDHA is about, and what their organization does to provide assistance to those hiking the trail.

Last weekend, we had the pleasure of attending the 4th annual Appalachian Trail kick-off event from the lodge at Amicalola Falls in north Georgia.  We met many wonderful people in the hiking and camping community. Several attendees took the time to drop by our remote podcast exhibition to say hello and see what we do behind the scenes.  Listen in as we talk with some of them in Episode 195.

Skip and Daniel are back, and preparing for next weekend's trip to Amicalola Falls for the kickoff of Appalachian Trail hike, 2019. People from around the world, who share the love of nature, will gather as they prepare to take the long venture on one of America's most well known paths that cross several states.  

With the fall weather upon us, it's time to break out the camping equipment and take the Happy Camper Radio Show out on the road. However for this episode we not only recorded the show for our podcast, we also shot our very first video presentation, available for viewing now on our YouTube channel.  Join us as we take our show to a whole new level. We'll be publishing more videos ahead, in addition to our regular studio presentations.  This week, we come to you from the campground at Georgia's Stone Mountain Park.

As the summer begins to wind down and temperatures gradually become cooler, insects eagerly await our arrival wherever it is we plan to go camping. No camper should ever venture into the outdoors unprepared for what nature has in store.  This week, Skip and Daniel share their experiences over the years in relation to insect prevention, including some highly recommended insect repellents to help keep those pesky creatures at bay. 

For the most part, tents are relatively inexpensive.  Some campers are on a tight budget and may not be in a position to go out and purchase a new tent should their existing equipment become damaged.  In episode 191, Skip talks about a recent camp outing, and an unforeseen wind storm that caused damage to his brand new Instant tent.

Very seldom do any of us think that something bad is likely to happen while camping or hiking in the forest. Our focus is on having fun, relaxing and recharging those worn out batteries. But in never hurts to stop and think about what we can do to better protect ourselves while vacationing in the outside world. In this episode, Skip and Daniel share some real-life stories as well as advise on how to make your outdoor venture more safe.

Telephone scams are on the rise and crooks are constantly looking for ways to steal money from your wallet. Whether you're at home or on a camping trip, it's important not to become vulnerable to their tactics. In this episode, Skip and Daniel talk about things you can do to stop these criminals dead in their tracks.

Not every camper will experience the feeling and joy of living life on the road.  For one such camper, it's a journey that she and her boyfriend have carefully thought out. Larissa Runkle talks about her upcoming adventure and cross-country tour, including some exciting destinations they look forward to visiting.