Lauren Fitzpatrick, Author at The Dyrt

Zipcar Launches Free Park Pass Program Just in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on May 23, 2019 2:45 pm on May 23, 2019

Zipcar members have a new excuse to get outdoors, starting Memorial Day weekend. The car-sharing company has announced the launch of the Zipcar free park…

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Lifestyle

Everything You Need to Know About RV Toilets

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on March 21, 2019 7:00 am on March 21, 2019

This guide to RV toilets was brought to you by our friends at Midland radio. RV campers can use their handheld two-way radios when backing into…

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Lifestyle

12 Fascinating Bison Facts You Should Know

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on August 6, 2018 2:07 pm on August 6, 2018

Camping in ox territory? Brush up on these bison facts before you go. While taking in the prairie views of Badlands or Yellowstone, you might…

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Lifestyle

Enchanted Forests: 7 Camping Destinations for Magical Forest Fun

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on July 12, 2018 4:59 pm on July 12, 2018

Just about any forest could be an enchanted forest if you look closely enough. Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And…

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Lifestyle

23 Ways to Make Your RV More Eco Friendly

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on July 9, 2018 8:25 am on July 9, 2018

RV campers sometimes get a bad rap. Recreational vehicles can be perceived as the Godzillas of automobiles: blundering through nature, leaving a trail of fumes…

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Lifestyle

5 Places to Find Rainforest Camping in the U.S.

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on June 27, 2018 5:01 pm on June 27, 2018

There is a misconception that rainforests are always tropical and far away. There are actually many right here in the U.S. and they make excellent…

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Lifestyle

Basic Camping Gear: 6 Things You Need for Your First Camping Trip

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on May 23, 2018 7:21 am on May 23, 2018

If you’re camping for the first time, keep it simple. These 6 pieces of camping gear are (almost) all you need for a night at…

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Local

Catch a Show and the Sunrise at Anastasia State Park, FL

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on May 18, 2018 12:47 pm on May 18, 2018

If you’re a Florida local, you’ve probably heard of Anastasia State Park (also known as “South Beach”). Garnering over 1,100 reviews on Google, this 1,600…

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Local

Camping at Cove Palisades State Park: 6 Tips from Campers

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on April 26, 2018 12:36 pm on April 26, 2018

If you’re traveling through Central Oregon, and not actually looking for it, it’s easy to miss Cove Palisades State Park. Located at the confluence of…

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Local

Campers Love These 6 Dog-Friendly Campgrounds in Utah

by Lauren Fitzpatrick on April 18, 2018 6:12 pm on April 18, 2018

Utah is home to five national parks, but when it comes to dog-friendly campgrounds, you might want to try elsewhere. Technically, dogs are allowed in…

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