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Lindsay DeFrates

Lindsay DeFrates is a freelance writer, mother of three, whitewater raft guide, as well as a former English teacher and Outward Bound instructor. Currently loving her sleep-deprived existence in Glenwood Springs, CO, she and the family often pack an absurd amount of stuff and their one-eyed dog, Ahab, into a mini van and get a little lost in the mountains or on the rivers of Western Colorado and Eastern Utah. She can be reached at www.roaringforkwriter.com

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6 Cross Country Bike Routes That Will Change How You See the U.S.

by Lindsay DeFrates on November 15, 2023 7:00 am on November 15, 2023

Imagine seeing the country from coast to coast, without spending a dime on gas or rushing by the landscape. A cross-country bike trip requires serious…

8 min read
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Grand Canyon North Rim vs South Rim: Which is Right for You?

by Lindsay DeFrates on May 10, 2020 7:00 am on May 10, 2020

Like a magnet’s opposite poles, Grand Canyon National Park attracts different crowds with two very different sides. With no bridges within park boundaries, and a…

9 min read
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State Forest State Park in Winter Shows the Best of Colorado's Wild Side

by Lindsay DeFrates on February 28, 2020 7:00 am on February 28, 2020

Beckoning visitors into the mystic Never Summer range near North Park, Colorado, is State Forest State Park. No, you didn’t read that wrong, that is…

7 min read
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Local

Hunt for Fairy Stones at This Virginia State Park

by Lindsay DeFrates on February 16, 2020 7:00 am on February 16, 2020

When it opened in 1936, Fairy Stone State Park was the largest park in Virginia at 4,741 acres. The ghost town of Fayerdale lay submerged…

8 min read
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Lifestyle

Here’s What Should Be On Your Summer Backpacking Checklist

by Lindsay DeFrates on February 6, 2020 3:30 pm on February 6, 2020

When I first ventured outside with a classic red and black Lowe Alpine backpacking pack perched on my shoulders, full of gear that would help…

6 min read
Local

6 Nebraska Campgrounds That Uncover the Beauty of the Great Plains

by Lindsay DeFrates on February 6, 2020 1:17 pm on February 6, 2020

For those in the know, the words ‘camping in Nebraska‘ bring to mind some pretty epic images. The experienced campers in this state know where…

8 min read
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Local

The Most Famous Hot Springs in Colorado Aren't Easy to Reach

by Lindsay DeFrates on February 3, 2020 7:00 am on February 3, 2020

Conundrum Hot Springs is the most famous alpine hot spring in Colorado, which is part of the reason why it’s also a hot spot (pun…

8 min read
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LifestyleLocal

8 Grand Canyon Camping Spots Perfect for any Excursion

by Lindsay DeFrates on January 26, 2020 1:37 pm on January 26, 2020

We turned to campground reviews on The Dyrt for the inside scoop on Grand Canyon campgrounds.  Everyone has an idea of what their perfect trip…

10 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Stay Safe in a Lightning Storm While Camping

by Lindsay DeFrates on September 26, 2019 7:00 am on September 26, 2019

Hikers in the backcountry know even a light drizzle comes with the threat of something dangerous. The potential for lightning is something that should always…

5 min read
Search and rescue alpinists setting up an immobile person on a stretcher.
Lifestyle

What it Takes to Work in Search and Rescue

by Lindsay DeFrates on August 28, 2019 7:00 am on August 28, 2019

“Is anyone not ready?” I called out the standard question, and received silence from the four other people who stood ready to lift a patient…

8 min read

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