In this true and curious tale from his teenage travels, host Frank Girard recounts a surreal moment under the stars during a cross-country adventure with Western Caravan—a group of pre-med students exploring the American West.

While camping in the wilderness, Frank is visited in the middle of the night by a mysterious woman—naked except for a raincoat—who quietly steps into his tent. At the time, Frank was puzzled. But in hindsight, he realized this odd and unexpected encounter was far more telling than it seemed.

Funny, strange, and completely real, this episode explores the bewildering magic of youth, the open road, and the moments we don’t fully understand until years later.

🔹 Based on Frank’s true story from a teen road trip through Yellowstone

If this made you chuckle, share it with your camping buddy, your college roommate, or your weird coworker Carl.

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