DiscoverLGBTQ Outdoors Podcast38: Amanda Benson: Freedom on the Dusty Trail
38: Amanda Benson: Freedom on the Dusty Trail

38: Amanda Benson: Freedom on the Dusty Trail

Update: 2025-05-05
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In this heartfelt and energizing episode, hosts Justin Yoder and Patrick Thompson welcome Amanda Benson, a solo RVer, emergency management expert, and founder of Dusty Trail RV. Amanda shares her story of leaving behind a life of firefighting and personal upheaval to embrace the freedom and unpredictability of life on the road. From building out her RV and navigating challenges as a queer woman in a male-dominated space, to advocating for safety, self-reliance, and mental well-being, Amanda offers practical insight and powerful perspective. Her passion for empowering others through education and community shines throughout, making this episode a celebration of resilience, adventure, and the power of saying “yes.”


Website/Blog: https://www.dustytrailrv.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dustytrailrv

Instagram: @dustytrailrv

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustytrailrv



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38: Amanda Benson: Freedom on the Dusty Trail

38: Amanda Benson: Freedom on the Dusty Trail

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