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Kim Dinan

Kim Dinan is an author and adventurer. Endlessly curious about the world, she has backpacked to over twenty-five countries on five continents and has called India, Mexico and numerous campgrounds around the USA home. Her love of the outdoors landed her a coveted job on Backpacker Magazine’s Get Out More Tour and has compelled her to climb mountains in the Himalayas, raft frigid rivers in Patagonia, and walk five hundred and fifty miles across Spain on her own. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina with her family.

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Campers Share Their 9 Favorite Places to Camp in North Carolina

by Kim Dinan on February 2, 2024 9:50 am on February 2, 2024

North Carolina has over 320 miles of coastline and nearly 40 peaks over 6,000 feet, including Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Rocky…

12 min read
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Why Campers and Climbers Love Kentucky's Red River Gorge

by Kim Dinan on November 18, 2023 11:55 am on November 18, 2023

Looking for Red River Gorge camping and more in Kentucky? Search more than 350 campgrounds in Kentucky on The Dyrt. Scenic and rugged, the Red River…

8 min read
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Where to go Camping in Pennsylvania During Any Season

by Kim Dinan on April 6, 2020 7:00 am on April 6, 2020

This article is brought to you by Wild Zora, makers of truly delicious & healthy backpacking food options. We recommend their paleo bars for a quick snack…

11 min read
(left) Image of an older RV parked by rock wall (right) image of a mouse
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How To Keep Mice Out Of A Camper Van, Trailer, or RV

by Kim Dinan on March 11, 2020 7:00 am on March 11, 2020

One day you notice it: a few droppings on the countertop, a small hole in a seat cushion with the stuffing pulled through. You’ve got…

6 min read
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15 Simple and Delicious Camping Breakfast Ideas

by Kim Dinan on February 21, 2020 7:00 am on February 21, 2020

This article on camping breakfast ideas was brought to by Grubstick whose fire pit sticks are ideal for upping your cooking game at the campsite!…

9 min read
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Local

See Why Families Love North Carolina's Cane Creek Park Camping

by Kim Dinan on February 15, 2020 2:31 pm on February 15, 2020

North Carolina’s best features are seemingly always on display. From the brilliant peak of Mount Mitchell—the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi river—to the state’s…

5 min read
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Local

Great Smoky Mountains Camping: Everything You Need to Know

by Kim Dinan on February 12, 2020 5:30 pm on February 12, 2020

To make your Great Smoky Mountains camping trip an unforgettable one, this guide will help you plan a variety of adventures in the park. Step…

20 min read
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Local

5 Cozy Camping Cabins For Your Ohio Winter Retreat

by Kim Dinan on February 10, 2020 7:00 am on February 10, 2020

Winter isn’t traditionally the time that campers flock to the great outdoors–especially for Ohioans. With high average winds and temperatures consistently dropping 20 or below,…

9 min read
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Local

Linville - North Carolina's Tiny Town With Big Adventures

by Kim Dinan on February 6, 2020 7:00 am on February 6, 2020

There’s not much to the town of Linville, North Carolina (with a population total of 564) on appearance—but what it lacks in size it makes…

8 min read
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Local

6 Campers Share Their Favorite Outer Banks Camping Spots

by Kim Dinan on February 5, 2020 3:50 pm on February 5, 2020

The 200-mile string of barrier islands known as the Outer Banks span most of the North Carolina coastline and feel like the south’s hidden gem….

6 min read

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