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Chris Loud
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Chris Loud

Chris Loud has several years experience as a travel and fiction writer. In the last year he has been co-producing a quarterly print and digital literary lifestyle publication called The Boardman Review, based in northern Michigan. Before that, he spent a few years producing and writing for the travel TV shows Coolest Places on Earth, State to State, and Great Escapes. Chris currently lives in Traverse City, Michigan with his wife, daughter, and dog.

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You Can Relax at a Riverside Campground Just Three Hours From Los Angeles

August 9, 2019
Chris Loud
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Shoshone National Forest is Your Less Crowded Alternative to Yellowstone

June 7, 2019
Chris Loud
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Indiana’s First National Park Features Beach Camping in the Midwest

April 30, 2019
Chris Loud
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Camp Near Ghost Ships at These 5 Underwater Michigan Preserves

April 23, 2019
Chris Loud
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Your Guide to Camping 1.5 Million Acres in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

February 6, 2019
Chris Loud
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Idyllwild Camping is The Perfect Small-Town Escape from L.A.

January 31, 2019
Chris Loud
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What to Do and Where to Camp This Winter (Yes, Winter!) in Wisconsin

January 22, 2019
Chris Loud

From Sand Dunes to Canyons, These Are 5 Favorite Campgrounds in Indiana

November 20, 2018
Chris Loud

Why RV Campers Love Traverse City

October 11, 2018
Chris Loud
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Campers Share Their 5 Favorite Places to Camp in Illinois

September 27, 2018
Chris Loud
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