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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.

Lifestyle

Here's The Reopening Schedule For National Parks After The Shutdown

by Kevin Johnson on January 28, 2019 12:14 pm on January 28, 2019

After just over a month of the partial government shutdown—the longest government shutdown in history—President Trump signed a continuing resolution on Friday that provided necessary…

7 min read
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Local

BREAKING: Stranded Hikers in Yosemite Rescued By Limited-Staff NPS Rescue Crew

by Kevin Johnson on January 18, 2019 11:57 am on January 18, 2019

Two hikers have been reported rescued by a limited-staff crew of Yosemite National Park employees and California Highway Patrol officers, the official Yosemite National Park…

2 min read
RVs circled at a group campground in the desert
Lifestyle

RV Rental Company Raises $50,000,000 in Funding to Get More People Camping

by Kevin Johnson on January 16, 2019 12:57 pm on January 16, 2019

Outdoorsy, the RV rental startup that connects RV owners with those looking for a more personal rental experience, just raised $50 million in their latest…

1 min read
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Lifestyle

Promoting Environmental Good at the 2019 Wild & Scenic Film Festival

by Kevin Johnson on January 15, 2019 10:43 am on January 15, 2019

For five days this month, the Northern California towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City will be home to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival,…

2 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Find Alternatives to National Park Campgrounds During the Shutdown

by Kevin Johnson on January 8, 2019 2:30 pm on January 8, 2019

As the government shutdown carries into week three, there have been numerous reports of illegal camping and fires, overflowing trash and human waste in national…

3 min read
Lifestyle

BREAKING: 4 New Leave No Trace Guidelines for National Parks During Shutdown

by Kevin Johnson on January 3, 2019 6:13 pm on January 3, 2019

Today, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics released guidelines for visitors to national parks during the partial government shutdown. The dire situation of…

3 min read
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Lifestyle

Hunter Becomes the Hunted After Being Mistaken for Bigfoot

by Kevin Johnson on December 21, 2018 1:52 pm on December 21, 2018

While hunting earlier this week, a Montana man reportedly found himself the target of a fellow hunter, and told authorities it was because he was…

2 min read
RVs lined up for sale at a trade show
Gear

Check Out the Newest RVs at This Year's Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show

by Kevin Johnson on December 20, 2018 6:01 pm on December 20, 2018

According to the RV Industry Association, ownership of RV motorhomes and campervans has increased 76% since 2012. With this kind of popularity increase, there are more…

4 min read
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Lifestyle

Yellowstone's Steamboat Geyser Breaks All-Time Eruption Record

by Kevin Johnson on December 11, 2018 4:20 pm on December 11, 2018

An eruption from Yellowstone National Park’s Steamboat Geyser over the weekend marked its 30th eruption this year, making 2018 its most active year in recorded…

2 min read
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Lifestyle

Amazon Delivery Robot Reminds Us All to be Very Careful with Bear Spray

by Kevin Johnson on December 6, 2018 6:49 pm on December 6, 2018

A New Jersey Amazon warehouse robot sent 24 employees to the hospital on Wednesday after accidentally puncturing a can of bear spray. The automated machine…

1 min read

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