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Hatie Parmeter

Hatie Parmeter is a current Chicagoan but will always be a Minnesotan at heart. She is the founder of <a href="http://www.whoamag.co/">Whoa Mag</a>, an online magazine about women who inspire others with their love of the outdoors. She enjoys paddling wood-canvas canoes in the BWCA and walking her dog Norah Jones.

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Lifestyle

How To Enjoy a Responsible Beach Bonfire

by Hatie Parmeter on January 23, 2024 2:55 pm on January 23, 2024

Whether you’re spending the day surfing, or camping on the beach, there’s something magical about watching the sunset by the flickering warmth of a beach…

6 min read
Lifestyle

Campers Should Look For These 5 Campsite Amenities

by Hatie Parmeter on April 1, 2023 2:29 pm on April 1, 2023

When you’re looking for a campsite, you might look for amenities such as potable water, showers, and firewood onsite. While these are important features to…

4 min read
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Gear

Is it Time to Breakup With Your Old Camping Gear?

by Hatie Parmeter on July 11, 2019 7:00 am on July 11, 2019

Summer is a great time to take out the bins of camping gear and make sure everything is ready for your next adventure—okay, maybe you…

6 min read
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Local

Crosby, Minnesota: An Unlikely Destination for Outdoor Recreation

by Hatie Parmeter on July 1, 2019 7:00 am on July 1, 2019

I grew up in the 90s in Crosby, MN a tiny town in the eastern half of Central Minnesota. At the time, the town had…

8 min read
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Local

4 Chicago-Area Ghost Stories to Tell Around a Campfire

by Hatie Parmeter on October 19, 2018 1:11 pm on October 19, 2018

The majority of the fall season is full of suspense. To many, it all leads to October 31 when cities are full of costumed families,…

5 min read
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Lifestyle

The Vanlifer's Guide to Plant Care on the Road

by Hatie Parmeter on July 31, 2018 1:29 pm on July 31, 2018

Just because you live on the road doesn’t mean you can’t take along some of the sweet little luxuries of home like beautiful, green house…

7 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Keep Your Favorite Wool Socks in Top Shape

by Hatie Parmeter on July 31, 2018 1:21 pm on July 31, 2018

When outdoorsy people hear the phrase, “slip into something more comfortable,” they probably envision pulling on their favorite pair of wool socks. These reliable, sweat-wicking…

3 min read
campground dishes
Lifestyle

Your Guide to Cleaning Dirty Campground Dishes

by Hatie Parmeter on June 28, 2018 3:00 pm on June 28, 2018

Have you ever packed up your dishes from the campground when they’re still dirty? Packing up crust-laden bowls and silverware and stashing it in the car…

4 min read
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Lifestyle

4 Tips for Getting Outside When IBS is Getting You Down

by Hatie Parmeter on June 27, 2018 4:41 pm on June 27, 2018

I am not afraid to poop in the woods. You can’t be when your guts send you running for a bathroom whenever they want to….

4 min read
cooking tips for campervans
Food and DrinkLifestyle

Campervan Cooking 101: Your Guide to Eating Well Anywhere

by Hatie Parmeter on June 25, 2018 3:13 pm on June 25, 2018

You don’t have to drive a customized rig to crush it at campervan cooking while on the road. In fact, some of the best setups…

7 min read

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