The Curious Camper

Have you ever wanted to be a campsite host but not sure what it required? Our friends from Linn County Conservation have a few openings for the 2021 season! Check out the conversation with Ryan Schlader and Aaron Batchelder to see what all the buzz is!

'Tis the season for family traditions and being out in the snow! Ryan Schlader from Linn County Parks talks about all of the fun things to do outside this season and give a little preview of what's ahead for 2021!

Jessica O'Riley from traveliowa.com is BACK on the podcast with a list of things to do and places to see this Winter especially from the comfort of your own vehicle this winter. Grab a pencil, give a listen, and get some great go-to ideas!

Gary, Justin, and Kean head out west (via the magic of podcast) and visit with friends from Al's Oasis Campground and the world-famous Wall Drug to see how their summer has been so far!

Get some good camping tips from longtime camper and Ketelsen RV technician Eric Rotter. Find out why when it comes to #2, he's #1 (or at least in the top ten!)

Jeremy, Justin, and Kean couldn't decide on what to talk about, so they turned things over to a big wooden wheel! Listen in and you might just learn somethin'!

Jeremy, Justin, and Kean chat with Jenn Dunn from the Linn County Fair about how this years' fair is moving to a virtual format. They also get a little preview of what's coming in 2021!

Have a listen to the first-ever "Curious Camper Podcast" before it even had a name. It's a look at how this all began: One single iPhone recording a conversation on the way home from the Iowa State Fair. Enjoy!

Kean and Justin talk about the opening of camping season with Ryan Schlader from Linn County Conservation! What's open, what's different, and what is there to do now that the weather is getting nicer!

Some of the best stories about family trips happen by accident. Some of the best parts of those stories are the vehicles. We present to you, Kean and his dad Kale talking about "The Man Van." Enjoy!

After a week away, Kean and Justin distance themselves and talk about what's been going on lately. Enjoy a stream of consciousness!

The guys talk about getting ready to hit the campground this season. What are some things you can be doing at home NOW to not only pass the time, but get you and your family ready when the campgrounds open!

The boys talk with Jessica O'Riley from traveliowa.com about how you can be planning right now to get out and explore the beautiful state this Spring and Summer!

The guys talk to Riley Batterson about some of his favorite fishing spots across Iowa and the Midwest!

Justin sits down with some special guest hosts and chats with Erin Hansen. Find out how this Iowa girl has become such a travel and outdoor enthusiast and influencer!

Kean, Jeremy, and Justin take a field trip to the Wickiup Outdoor Learning Center and talk to Ryan Schlader from linncountyparks.com about all of the outdoor exploring to be had in Linn County!

Kean, Jeremy, and Justin chat with Gary Ketelsen. How it all started, where's the best places in America to camp, and ask for a few campfire stories!

Part two of our conversation about deciding to take up camping. How do you pick where to go? What do you need? Kean, Jeremy, and Justin talk to camping veteran Dan Michels about what works and doesn't work.

So you've decided you want to go camping. Great! Now what? One of the simplest questions with the most complex answers. Kean, Jeremy, Gene, and Justin sit around and discuss it in part one of a two-part affair.