Glacier National Park is amazing! Go visit! Seriously, this is among our most favorite places to camp, and we’re already looking forward to returning in the future. Tune in to hear about our longest day hike ever (the Highline Trail), a multi-day backpacking trip (to Harrison Lake), and fording rivers with toddlers (semi-safely). We also have more listener questions. Listen to our thoughts about: Dealing with bugs Heavy vs light tents Getting out of the rain Managing a toddler while camping Taking your dog camping ——— Springbar Family Camper Zpacks Triplex Coleman Screenhouse ——— Fearless Ca ..read more

We’re back after another long break without internet access! Join us for a discussion of our four-day trip to Yellowstone National Park. Some things went well, some things were frustrating, and overall it was a great experience. We also delve into some of your options for camp cooking. We don’t cover all of the possible methods, but do discuss the pros and cons of most of them. The list includes campfires, charcoal, wood stoves, dutch ovens, and propane stoves of various sizes. These different cooking methods aren’t exclusive, and we use almost all of them, so join in to learn more about how t ..read more

Hello again after another long break! Today we’re talking all about our trip to Grand Tetons National Park. This is a must-see destination if you love beautiful mountains, clear lakes, and outdoor adventure. We discuss our failure to get a campsite in the park, the decision to cancel a scheduled backpacking trip, and cold baths in mountain lakes. We also have some listener questions, one regarding homeschool and several on family camping. Should you use double or single sleeping mats? Do you need camp chairs? How large a cooler do you need? ——— Atherton Creek Campground Kelty Bestie Blanket En ..read more

Like we said before, be ready for a few episodes in rapid succession! Today we’re talking all about backpacking, inspired by our awesome trip in Rocky Mountain National Park. Listen to learn all about our hike up the East Inlet trail to over 10,000 feet with five kids in tow. We discuss what worked, what didn’t, and why we do these trips at all. We also have a discussion on hiking with kids in general, focusing on distances, elevation gain, and pack weight. If you’ve ever wondered how far your kids can hike or how much their backpack should weigh, you’ll find this conversation helpful. ——— Eas ..read more

We’re back! We’ve been off the grid for 12 days as Epic Summer 2020 progresses, so we apologize for the delay in getting episode 6 out to you–it was recorded over a week ago! There’s some tension trying to publish a podcast about camping while you’re actually camping. We’ll have internet access for a couple more days, so look for another couple of episodes to drop in short order. Today we’re talking about our week spent visiting family in the beautiful Pine Valley Mountains of Southern Utah. In particular we focus on our attempts to learn how to recover a capsized canoe with kiddos on board. W ..read more

Our first podcast from the field! Coming at you from our mobile studio (the car), here’s an update on the first few days of Epic Summer 2020. We hit the ground running with a short visit to Petrified Forest Nat’l Park, and then an excellent couple of days at the Grand Canyon. Listen to learn all about it. We’ve also got seven tips for you to make your family camping a bit more successful. These are things we’ve picked up over the past couple of years. We learned most of these the hard way, so avoid some pain when you take your family into the wilderness. Ditch the cheap tent stakes. Clean up ..read more

A short podcast to kick off a long adventure! We’re starting our crazy summer vacation, and you’re invited to follow along! Join us for a discussion of the top three things that have us worried, and the top three things that have us most excited. In this episode we give a very quick overview of our trip itinerary; for more information you can read our blog post Epic Summer 2020: Introduction. Read all about where we’re going, how long it will take, and what equipment we’ll be using along the way. Fearless Camping Homepage Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ..read more

Today we get to start with our first ever listener questions! Our homeschooling episode generated a lot of interest, and we have a couple of questions to answer. Also, check out Jill’s blog post featuring all of her favorite homeschooling resources. Then we jump into our main topic: snakebites. Listen to learn from a practicing ER doc all about North American venomous snakes, first aid should a bite occur, and what happens when you get to the ER. No dubious folk remedies, just actionable information. Go into the wilderness confident that you can handle a snake envenomation. Fearless Camping Ho ..read more

Today we’re branching out from family camping to talk all about homeschooling. We’ve been homeschooling our kids for years, and we’ve been getting questions about it from friends, family, and coworkers. Traditional schooling has become very uncertain during the Coronavirus pandemic, and homeschool provides one possible answer. If you’re thinking of keeping your kids at home during the next school year, this podcast is for you. Fearless Camping Homepage Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ..read more

The inaugural podcast episode! Join us for a discussion on why we decided to make camping a focus for our family, what benefits we’ve found, and where we see Fearless Camping going in the near future. Ignore the terrible sound quality–we’re learning by doing ..read more