Cruisin' + Campfires
A podcast about seeking adventure and sparking joy outside as a family.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
The 5 Stages of Being a Cozy Camper
What does it mean to be a cozy camper? And how do you know when you've reached that point where you can really be the most comfortable outside? This episode breaks down the five stages of easing into…
Tips for RVing With Dogs
Ready to hit the road with your dogs? Here are some of the best (and not often talked about) tips for RVing safely with dogs.
What's on your Fall Camping Experience List?
What do you want to do this Fall camping season? If you're ready to keep your camping experiences going well beyond the so-called "end" of camping season, this episode is for you. Get 5 fun and easy …
On Getting Outdoors in All Weather with Outdoorsy Families
Join me as I learn how Audrey Withecombe from Outdoorsy Families gets outdoors with her family year round. In this episode, you'll hear about her adventures in boat camping, how she turned an RV into…
How to Be More Comfortable While Camping
Probably the number one thing I hear about camping is how uncomfortable it is. Some people embrace the discomfort as having a sense of adventure. Others look past it because being outdoors is just so…
Camping With Toddlers: How to Keep The Peace
Ready to take a dive into the unspoken parts of motherhood, especially during those toddler years? Listen in as hosts of the Not Your Mother's Podcast, Sonnet Simmons Matthews and Veronica Morales Fr…
Being Bear Aware While Exploring With Kids
Chuck has been working on bear avoidance and wildlife stewardship issues since 1976 when he retired from car racing. He put a special effort into monitoring the research and development of bear spra…
Celebrating Birthdays at a Campsite
Are you camping with your kids on their birthday? This episode is for you. Listen to find out five fun ways to make the birthday child feel a little extra special while camping on their special day.
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Living the RV Tailgate Life
Kimberly is a die-hard Georgia Tech fan who has tailgated every single football game for decades. Even in a tough year, like what we just experienced, she was there for the tailgate whenever she coul…
Finding Adventure in Texas
David and Tania started the YouTube channel, Texas Family Camping to promote families getting outside, together. They understand all the struggles involved from how to book a campsite to what to pac…
Giving Yourself Grace While Seeking Adventure
Let's face it — motherhood is an adventure itself. And when you're exploring new areas, making new friendships, and finding yourself again, you can be faced with some situations that can leave you fe…
You Can't Control Everything While Camping With Kids (and That's Okay)
What do you do when something goes out of your control, like a weather report for snow or a blowout on your RV? On this episode, Josi Mara Richards talks through her framework for managing things tha…
A Framework for Nixing Boredom While Camping With Kids
Probably nothing is as frustrating as hearing, "I'm bored" while camping with kids. Nix the boredom burnout by using this K.I.D. framework to come up with fast, easy ideas your kids will love doing.
Traveling and Camping With a Child with ADHD
Dawn Marcotte has a family of 4 that has visited every state park in MN and as many of the National Parks as they can manage. With a focus on at least 1 big trip a year they have been able to experie…
Finding Adventure With Your Kids
How do you encourage your kids to seek adventure? Tune in to find out from a fellow mom and outdoor entrepreneur, Nailah Blades Wylie.
Nailah Blades Wylie is a Life & Leadership coach, consultant and…
Convincing Your Spouse to Try Camping
So often, one spouse loves camping while the other cringes at the idea. That was certainly the case for my husband and I before we bought our trailer, but boy did things change. On this episode, I ta…
Exploring National Parks Through Reading
If getting to see National Parks with kids, like the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone are on your family's bucket list, you'll want to listen to this podcast. Blue Camas Books authors Christa Dunn and Jo…
Navigating the Unknown on RV Trips With Kids
What do you do when you promise kids a pool at a campground, only to find out that it's closed due to the pandemic after you've arrived? Or how do you negotiate an extended camping trip with a teenag…
Dispersed Camping With Kids
How do you create a fun, safe, and memorable experience while dispersed camping with kids? There might not be any playgrounds to jump around on or neighbors to meet, but there are plenty of ways to k…
What to Expect When Camping in Arkansas
Warning: The audio on this episode gets pretty garbled in certain areas. Bear with it because the message and takeaways are exceptional. Micaiah Slaton and her family created Camp Arkansas, a company…