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Lauren Fitzpatrick

Lauren has been a carny, fruit picker, teacher, and movie extra, but what she likes the most is seeing the world and writing about it. She recently spent 18 months traveling Australia in a camper trailer and is still disappointed that she didn't spot a single wombat. Read her writing at <a href="http://lateralmovements.com/">Lateral Movements</a>

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Gear

6 Eco-Friendly Camping Products You'll Actually Use

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on July 9, 2024 7:35 am on July 9, 2024

If you love something, you should treat it well. And we all love the outdoors, right? So being eco-friendly is a no-brainer. Except…that doesn’t always…

4 min read
Local

The Enchantments Permits: A Guide to Washington's Rugged Majesty [2020]

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on April 9, 2020 3:26 pm on April 9, 2020

Every year, hopeful hikers cross their fingers and enter the lottery for the coveted opportunity to visit The Enchantments. An Enchantments permit allows for overnight…

7 min read
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Food and Drink

Campground Recipes: You'll Devour These 6 Dutch Oven Desserts

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on April 4, 2020 10:21 am on April 4, 2020

Dutch oven desserts are a classic camping crowd-pleaser. Throw all your ingredients straight into the pot, put it on the coals, and wait (im)patiently for…

4 min read
Lifestyle

RV Life Explained: Your RV Questions Answered by Full-Time Travelers

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on March 22, 2020 7:00 am on March 22, 2020

Campers share what full-time RV life is really like, from flat tires to epic views that can change every day. Traveling full-time with a camper…

13 min read
Local

Camping in Death Valley National Park: 5 Campers Share Their Tips

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on January 25, 2020 1:35 pm on January 25, 2020

On paper, camping in Death Valley National Park doesn’t sound great: it’s the hottest, driest place in all of North America. At 282 feet below…

6 min read
Local

A Camper's Guide to Colorado Bend State Park

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on January 25, 2020 12:40 pm on January 25, 2020

There’s more to Colorado Bend State Park than meets the eye. Sitting below the surface of this 5,000-acre state park is an intricate network of…

13 min read
Lifestyle

Airstream Releases Two New Models That Are Compact and Classic

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on June 6, 2019 2:42 pm on June 6, 2019

Check out the newest models from Airstream: Bambi and Caravel. Airstream has been a fixture of the travel trailer scene for decades, but this vintage…

4 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Buy Your Very Own Campground

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on June 6, 2019 7:00 am on June 6, 2019

Here’s how it happens: You’re sitting around a campfire with a glass of wine and good company, and the thought crosses your mind: If I…

10 min read
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Lifestyle

Here’s What Campers Look for in the Perfect RV Campground

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on May 28, 2019 7:00 am on May 28, 2019

Finding the perfect RV campground is like searching for a unicorn—you’re pretty sure it doesn’t exist, but you’ve still got hope that it does. And…

6 min read
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Lifestyle

How Full-Time Travelers Manage Mail on the Road

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on May 28, 2019 7:00 am on May 28, 2019

You can take pretty much anything with you on the road these days, including the kitchen sink. But there’s one feature that can’t be attached…

7 min read

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