Bram Reusen, Author at The Dyrt

Bram Reusen

Born and raised in Belgium, Bram Reusen is now based in Portland, Oregon. An avid hiker and camper, he’s traveled all over Australia, Europe and the USA in search of the world’s most beautiful and remarkable national parks. When he’s not out wandering in forests, over mountains or along coasts, you can find him in front of his laptop writing about his adventures and editing photos. You might also spot him in a local craft brewery sipping a beer or two.

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Woods Canyon Lake Offers Pacific Northwest-Like Camping in Arizona

by Bram Reusen on December 11, 2019 11:19 am on December 11, 2019

A lake created primarily for recreational purposes by damming Chevelon Creek, Woods Canyon Lake offers myriad outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to fishing, camping…

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Mount St. Helens, Washington - Loowit Trail Guide

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Explore Mount St. Helens on the 30-Mile Loowit Trail

by Bram Reusen on December 5, 2019 9:47 am on December 5, 2019

Just like Mount Hood’s Timberline Trail and Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail, the Loowit Trail encircles a volcano in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). It loops around…

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a man at a snowy overlook snowshoeing in crater lake national park at sunset

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Oregon's Only National Park is Perfect for Snowshoeing

by Bram Reusen on February 18, 2019 7:00 am on February 18, 2019

Oregon’s only national park gets crowded by more than 700,000 visitors annually—a strong majority of those come in the summer months. In winter, however, storm clouds…

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glacier covered mountain near chugach state park

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This Alaskan State Park is Home to Over 60 Glaciers

by Bram Reusen on February 7, 2019 3:51 pm on February 7, 2019

Unlike many other American cities, the skyline of Anchorage, Alaska does not consist of skyscrapers and urban landmarks. Instead, as you may expect from an…

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two people swim in a natural pool near a short cascading oregon waterfall

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7 Must-See Waterfalls in Oregon with Camping Nearby

by Bram Reusen on February 5, 2019 12:32 pm on February 5, 2019

Waterfalls, wild rivers, wave-beaten coasts, wet rainforests… This is what most people expect to see when they go camping in Oregon. The state is, after…

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alpine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

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6 Stunning Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park + Where to Camp Nearby

by Bram Reusen on January 8, 2019 10:14 am on January 8, 2019

Freeman Tilden, a pioneer in interpretive education who worked closely with the National Park Service in the mid-1900s, wrote: “There are higher peaks elsewhere, but…

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a split image of three different covered bridges in Oregon

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Oregon's Covered Bridges Are a Great Reason for a Road Trip

by Bram Reusen on January 7, 2019 10:27 am on January 7, 2019

While many people associate wooden covered bridges with Eastern states like New Hampshire, Vermont and Pennsylvania, there are also plenty of them in the Pacific…

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Lifestyle

10 National Parks with First-Come, First-Served Camping

by Bram Reusen on December 13, 2018 5:45 pm on December 13, 2018

Play your cards right and you could still snag one of these campsites this weekend. For months, you’ve been looking forward to that camping trip…

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A Camper's Guide to Skyline Drive, Virginia's Most Scenic Highway

by Bram Reusen on December 10, 2018 12:30 pm on December 10, 2018

The Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains, twisting and turning at the base of ancient peaks. The scenic highway…

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a backpacker overlooks the zion national park canyon

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Where to Find Access to Zion National Park’s Top Trails

by Bram Reusen on December 5, 2018 12:29 pm on December 5, 2018

More than 4.2 million people flock to Utah‘s Zion National Park each year, placing it in the top five of most visited U.S. national parks….

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