We’re two months into 2021, and a new year of adventures calls for new gear. To help get you started, we’ve compiled a list of some of our Camp Gal favorites, both for staying in (safety first, gals) and for hitting the trails...
Whether you prefer music to be background noise or the main event of your car ride, a solid playlist is essential for any successful road trip. The Camp Gals have compiled a list of playlists + fall artists that just give off that...
Of all the Camp Gal camping trips, fall color tours are by far our favorite. Call us basic, but hitting the road with cozy sweatshirts, a moody playlist, and steaming coffees in hand definitely hits different. Plus, the people willing to drive around...
Sleeping Bear Dunes is a favorite vacation spot among Michiganders and tourists alike, and for good reason. The dramatic sloped dunes drop into Lake Michigan at impossible angles, and the views are unparalleled. There is no shortage of activities and photo-ops on this...
One of the keys to a stress-free camping trip is the preparation you do ahead of time. Packing well will save you and your gals time and energy on your actual trip, and ensure you have everything you need to have the best...
Whether your goal is to car camp in a Michigan state park or to spend a week in a national forest, finding a good campsite is often the most difficult part of the trip.With outdoor recreation (i.e. camping!) becoming more popular by the...
The campground at Ludington State Park has it all: scenic hikes, a relaxing river float, and of course, all-important stretches of Lake Michigan shoreline. The nearby lighthouse and sand dunes -- iconic Michigan sights -- are the perfect spots to catch sunsets and...
The Camp Gals unofficially began on the misty, rainy lakeshore of Lake Superior. Rachel and I signed up for the craziest of all college orientation concepts: a 10-day backpacking excursion in the wilderness – with complete strangers. Well, we weren’t strangers for long; it turns...