Christmas is less than a week away. As we prepare to share time with friends and family, we look back on some memorable moments of 2015, including some great interviews.

Gary Sizer joins us in the studio this week. With Christmas just around the corner, it's time to give thought about what to buy the campers in your life. In today's show, we'll take a look at some great stocking-stuffer ideas, as well as a few gifts to consider placing under the tree. 

Thanksgiving 2015 is in the history books. In this week's show, Skip and Daniel reflect back on a fine Thanksgiving Day meal and all the preparations that went in to making the day a great success. Daniel finishes reading Gary's new book "Where's the Next Shelter", and shares some of it's highlights.

It's Thanksgiving week, and many folks have a lot to look forward to. On today's show, Skip and Daniel talk about Black Friday shopping. This year some companies are providing workers time off to spend with family and loved ones, while others are calling employees to work on Thanksgiving Day. Hear what they have to say about it. Also, Gary Sizer is back on the program this week, talking about his new book. And he already has plans to hit the hiking trail again.

Skip bought a brand new tent heater and can't wait to put it to use during his next camping trip in the north Georgia mountains. While the weather looks promising for his out-of-town trip this weekend, the night time temperatures do not. Skip had a recent opportunity to put his new heater to the test. Listen in and find out why he give this heater five stars and two thumbs-up.

Even campers love setting aside time to enjoy the big game. And some even go as far as hauling in flat panel televisions and satellite dishes to their campsite for a weekend of college and pro football. In this week's episode, Skip and Daniel discuss this popular trend and how it's fitting in to the overall camping experience.

Popular vacation destinations offer plenty to see and do. In some places tourist may find themselves suddenly faced with a sales pitch that includes free gifts in exchange for attending a Timeshare presentation. While everyone enjoys something for free, travelers can easily be lured into signing up for something they may later regret. In this week's episode, Daniel explains the high pressure sales presentation he attended while vacationing in Las Vegas, what he got out of it, and the reaction he received from the salesman when he declined their offer.

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, why not take the family on a camping trip where they can take in all the festive sights and sounds that the season has to offer?  Family friendly campgrounds have a long history of being a safe and secure environment for kids to enjoy Halloween. This week, we'll check out one state that offers many attractions. Daniel is in the recording booth with one of his annual ghost stories. It's all about Halloween camping on this edition of Happy Camper Radio.

Nothing beats camping in an outdoor environment when weather conditions are perfect. But what happens when the power goes out unexpectedly in the comforts of your home? For many of us, our camping equipment can play a very important role during a winter storm, or in situations where the electricity may be off for an extended period of time. In Episode 125, we talk about some creative ways to put your camping gear to good use. 

Daniel and his wife Diedra are back from a weeklong vacation in Las Vegas while Skip packed it in during several days of inclement weather back home. Since hanging out by the campfire was not an option this past week, Skip took in the grand opening activities at the new Gander Mountain store in Snellville, Georgia. And wait till you hear who he had the pleasure of meeting during their four-day event. It's a great vacation and staycation discussion this week on Happy Camper Radio.