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Kevin Johnson

Kevin is the Assistant Editor for The Dyrt, with bylines in National Geographic Traveler and Atlas Obscura. Although originally from the swamps of Washington, D.C., he's now based in the trees of Portland. He's been interested in geography and travel since seeing his first map as a kid, and is now working toward seeing it all in person. You can find him exploring the coastal beaches or a record store in his free time.

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"Aggressive Grizzly Bear Activity" Prompts Closures in Glacier National Park

by Kevin Johnson on August 19, 2019 4:17 pm on August 19, 2019

This week, Rangers at Glacier National Park have closed the Highline, Loop, and Swiftcurrent Pass trails due to “aggressive grizzly bear activity,” according to the…

2 min read
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Local

Yellowstone National Park Increases Fire Danger to "High"

by Kevin Johnson on August 19, 2019 3:30 pm on August 19, 2019

In a press release, Yellowstone National Park rangers have announced they are increasing fire danger level as a result of current environmental fire risks as…

2 min read
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Local

Breaking: Navy Fighter Jet Crashed in Death Valley National Park

by Kevin Johnson on July 31, 2019 3:23 pm on July 31, 2019

A military F-18 plane has reportedly crashed in Death Valley National Park, according to sources from the military and the park. The fighter jet, according…

1 min read
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Local

Man Fires Gun in Mammoth Cave National Park After Alleged Sasquatch Sighting

by Kevin Johnson on July 31, 2019 1:32 pm on July 31, 2019

It’s a familiar campfire story. A couple goes camping, and in the middle of the night, they hear branches breaking nearby—the footsteps of something large. …

1 min read
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Local

Colorado Expands Public Access Program, Opening 100,000 New Acres of Mixed Use Land

by Kevin Johnson on July 19, 2019 2:06 pm on July 19, 2019

Colorado is known for its appreciation of public lands — more than 40 percent of Centennial State’s land is allocated to the public. The state’s…

1 min read
a split image of the camp curry sign in yosemite national park covered up and uncovered
Local

Historic Landmarks at Yosemite National Park Get Their Names Back

by Kevin Johnson on July 17, 2019 4:00 pm on July 17, 2019

After a legal dispute in 2015 caused Yosemite National Park to rename many of the park’s most popular landmarks, signs were covered up. Programs were…

2 min read
image of grand junction colorado overhead
Local

Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Leaves D.C. for Grand Junction, CO

by Kevin Johnson on July 16, 2019 9:53 am on July 16, 2019

In an announcement made from Colorado Senator Cory Gardner this week, the Bureau of Land Management headquarters will be moving out of their Department of Interior offices…

1 min read
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Local

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Improves Park Accessibility with Free Beach Wheelchairs

by Kevin Johnson on July 11, 2019 4:29 pm on July 11, 2019

Accessibility is key to making public lands truly public — and one of the biggest hurdles for parks across the country toward that involves mobility….

1 min read
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Gear

Parks Project Releases Limited Edition Grand Canyon Centennial Polaroid Camera

by Kevin Johnson on July 8, 2019 4:39 pm on July 8, 2019

When was the last time you printed a photo you could hold in your hand, instead of just posting one to Facebook? Polaroid cameras have…

2 min read
three people sitting on a rock face eating goot to go camping meals
Gear

8 Things Backcountry Campers Will Love From Outdoor Retailer [Summer, 2019]

by Kevin Johnson on July 5, 2019 10:27 am on July 5, 2019

The Dyrt team traversed hundreds of miles through the backcountry of Colorado last month with a mission: find the backcountry camping gear that will keep…

10 min read

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