There are many great ways to enjoy recreational activities at camp. Some people go to tremendous lengths to bring their bicycles to camp with them. In this week's show, Skip talks about his experience growing up with a bike, and explains why bicycle safety is more important today than ever before.

With tax season behind us, now would be a great time to consider buying that new family tent. And with an enormous selection available online and in the stores, Skip wastes no time in selecting his latest upgrade. For individuals wanting to buy a tent for the bed of their pickup, there's great selections there too. It's all about tent shopping, this week on Happy Camper Radio.

While spending your golden years as a full time camper, there are some great opportunities in becoming a campground host. It's a wonderful way to meet people who enjoy camping just as much as you. This week, we take a look at what's involved, including some lifestyle changes you can expect when living life on the road.

As renovations continue in the studio, Skip grabs his headphones and remote gear and steps outdoors. This week, the show comes to you from his back patio where the fireplace and Tiki-torches are lit. In Episode 101, we take time to share some of the great comments and feedback we received from our listeners in recent weeks.

To mark the 100th episode of the Happy Camper Radio Show, Skip welcomes his brother Rick and cousin Greg to the program.  One thing that all good campers have in common is the natural instinct to gather around a warm campfire and relive cherished memories. Throughout the show, Skip, Rick and Greg take time to reflect back on some their most memorable moments of years gone by.

In a very unusual move, Skip is podcasting this week from his hotel room at the Atlanta Airport Hilton Hotel as he attends voice conference "VOAtlanta2015".  With the spring and summer camping season fast approaching, many families are beginning to make their vacation plans.  Some of these destinations will include bear country.  Although bear attacks are extremely rare, it's very important that every camper follow all state and national park regulations as they relate to camping around bears.  This week, we look at some of the dos and don'ts, and provide useful tips to make your camping experience in bear country a safe one.

Camping for the very first time does not require a major investment.  In fact, some folks can get started with little to no out-of-pocket expense.  This week, Skip explains how new campers can purchase their initial gear for just under $100., as well as a creative way to buy some equipment with a unexpected cash rebate.

When winter weather is at its worst, many schools and businesses close, roads are unsafe, and people find themselves stuck at home.  Are you prepared for when the power goes out?  In this week's episode, Skip explains how families can turn a bad winter event into a fun indoor camping experience.  We'll check out some options for preparing hot food during the storm, and explain what you can do to help you and your family stay warm.

Pocket knives are a very common tool we carry as part of our camping experience.  Some are equipped with a wide variety of tools and other attachments.  Many people carry pocket knives as part of everyday life.  In this week's episode, Skip talks about his experience throughout the years, how social attitudes have changed, and the importance of safety when it comes to using and carrying a pocket knife.

Some folks in the camping world are going beyond making their dreams a reality by building and customizing their own RV.  In this week's episode, we'll talk with someone who recently acquired a boat trailer, and is now in the process of converting it to a travel trailer.  Listen in, as he describes how the project is coming along.