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We caught up with the Midwest Glampers group at their Sparks gathering — and they blew us away! Words Susan Sneddeker Photos Finished Vision Photography M Rol l ing Retreats idwest Glampers was formed as a Facebook group in October 2013. I had been searching for camping clubs in my area that group, and within minutes there were dozens of com- ments and prayers on our page. She
combined my loves of vintage and camping. A handful of groups were in existence, but they were located on the coasts, and few were free or close enough to Nebraska to actually camp together on the weekends. I was surprised how quickly I connected with other Midwest women who shared my passions and were searching for camping companions. We currently have 245 members from 17 states, with the majority residing in the Midwest. The Facebook group is secret because I want our group to have a tight bond and to be able to get to know everyone without getting so large that members get lost. But, we welcome all Midwest women who want to join our glamping family. Our motto is “No Glamper Left Behind.” By providing a free, positive and encourag- ing glamper group, we hope to reach out to kindred spirits and empower them to follow their passions and make connections. Midwest Glampers seek to build each other up and be a support system not only in camping, but in life. Recently, a member requested prayer from our
said that every ding she heard on her phone was a reminder
a Glamper who has struggled with the same issue and is willing to give advice and lend a hand! A word of warning: Like junkin’ and potato chips, vintage campers become addict- ing. I would guess every one of our gals has left a handwritten note on a car or front door asking about purchasing a camper they have seen on someone’s property. Upcoming trips include Red Rock Lake in Iowa over July 4 weekend and the HWY 36 treasure hunt in Northern Kansas in September. Other smaller events will be held throughout the summer. Our KC Christmas trip on the first Friday in December and Sparks flea market in the spring are our recurring annual events. Susan Sneddeker is the founder of Midwest Glampers. To join the Facebook group, email: midwestglampers@yahoo.com.
that another prayer was going up! It was a great support and comfort to her and her family in a very difficult time. One of the things I love most about our group is that we are family-friendly. Our page is limited to female glampers, but their families and pets are welcome at most of our events. For the majority of our gals, the glam- ping experience has been a family project. Most of our Glampers own vintage trailers, but some have newer campers, busses, tents or even converted trucks/vans. You can glamp whatever you own and fit in with our group! It doesn’t take a huge knowledge base to fix up your camper either. With YouTube and other great camping resources, there is plenty of support for the novice glamper. The majority of our group have learned to glamp through trial and error. There is always
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