Girl Camper

Looking for women to camp with—and a little encouragement to get started? Janine Pettit sits down with Nebraska Girl Camper Guide Mary Byrnes for a lively conversation about friendship, outdoor adventures, and finding your camping crew. Mary shares how retirement led her to Girl Camper, why she became a Guide, and how she helps newcomers feel welcome. Along the way, she and Janine talk about floating Nebraska’s Niobrara River, unforgettable nights under the stars, geocaching adventures, and yes

What does it really take to trade your home office for an office at the campground? nuCamp brand ambassador Jenn Grover spends months each year traveling in her TAB 360 while keeping up with her career—and she’s sharing what she’s learned along the way. In this episode of the Girl Camper Podcast, co-host Lesa McDermott sits down with Jenn in the Black Hills of South Dakota for a practical conversation about working remotely from your camper. From reliable internet to uninterrupted conference ca

Thinking about joining a Girl Camper outing but wondering, “Will I fit in?” This episode is for you! Janine Pettit sits down with longtime Colorado Girl Camper Guide Deanne Kelly for a warm conversation about friendship, finding confidence, and helping women get out there—even when towing a camper or meeting new people feels intimidating. Deanne shares her journey into vintage campers, what she loves about hosting Colorado campouts, and the story of a camper who went from having her husband to

What caught Janine's eye at America's Largest RV Show? ???? From tiny toy haulers to luxurious travel trailers and motorhomes, we're taking you inside six RVs that stood out at the 2026 Hershey RV Show! Join Girl Camper founder Janine Pettit as she explores the brand-new nuCamp Haven, revisits her beloved Sunset Park RV Sunray toy hauler, and gets a personal tour of the adventure-ready Ember Overland 220MSL from Ember founder Ashley Bontrager. You'll also get a look inside the Winnebago Travat

What does it take to be a good campground neighbor? And what does it take to accidentally become “that camper”? Janine welcomes Erin Graves, better known as Campin’ Erin, to the Girl Camper Podcast for a fun conversation about family camping, campground etiquette, camp cooking and the adventures that happen when you make RVing part of your family life. Erin is the author of How Not to Be That Camper, a lighthearted look at the written and unwritten rules of campground life. She and Janine tack

The countdown to Girl Camper Camporee 2027 is officially on! ???? In this episode, Janine Pettit sits down with Pennsylvania Guide and Camporee co-chair Stephanie Lemma to give you a sneak peek at what’s planned for our seventh annual Camporee, happening September 8–12, 2027, at Sun Outdoors Association Island in Henderson, New York. Picture summer camp for grown-up women, set on an island surrounded by the beautiful waters of Lake Ontario. We’re talking pontoon boat rides, crafts, hiking, wat