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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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How to Soak in the Steamy Currents of Yellowstone's Boiling River

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

From bubbling mud pots to the towering sprays of Old Faithful, thermal activity is one of the biggest draws at Yellowstone National Park. While these…

6 min read
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Gear

11 Family Tents That Are Just Right For Every Type of Camping

by Lindsay DeFrates on July 18, 2019 7:00 am on July 18, 2019

Whether this summer will mark your family’s first camping trip or their fortieth, camping with kids is always a bit of an undertaking. Maybe your…

6 min read
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How to Land a Mount Whitney Permit: The Highest Summit in the Lower 48

by Lindsay DeFrates on July 17, 2019 7:00 am on July 17, 2019

Mount Whitney permits are required to summit the highest peak in the lower 48. Here’s how to (hopefully) secure yours.  In the southern range of…

9 min read
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Lifestyle

Where to Poop and Pee in Every Kind of Backcountry Environment

by Lindsay DeFrates on July 15, 2019 7:00 am on July 15, 2019

Hiking, biking, climbing, or camping in the backcountry all provide the incredible experience of having the world to yourself, with views, wildlife and a sense…

9 min read
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Lifestyle

A Pregnant Camper's Guide to Getting Comfortable at the Campground

by Lindsay DeFrates on July 9, 2019 7:00 am on July 9, 2019

Seven months pregnant, I lay back and listened to the wind and rain batter our tent. We were camped by the Colorado River on a…

8 min read
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Local

Westmoreland State Park is a Fossil-Hunting Camper’s Dream

by Lindsay DeFrates on July 3, 2019 7:00 am on July 3, 2019

On the National Register of Historic Places, Virginia’s Westmoreland State Park is an enticing blend of the old and the new. Spread along the limestone…

7 min read
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Local

A Beginner's Guide to Hiking 14ers in Colorado

by Lindsay DeFrates on July 3, 2019 7:00 am on July 3, 2019

The alarm went off at 4 a.m., a tinny beep reminding me that those who want to make the summit get up early. I wriggled…

10 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Responsibly Bring Firewood on Your Next Camping Trip

by Lindsay DeFrates on May 24, 2019 7:00 am on May 24, 2019

If you love the outdoors, you’ve probably got a favorite memory from around the campfire. Maybe it’s the childhood taste of s’mores, or the peaceful…

6 min read
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Local

Beloved Troll Sculpture 'Isak Heartstone' Returns to Breckenridge

by Lindsay DeFrates on May 10, 2019 4:26 pm on May 10, 2019

In the town of Breckenridge, Colorado, where 14,000-foot peaks surround a thriving ski and outdoor recreation industry, a quiet troll named Isak Heartstone sat beside…

5 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Throw a Bachelorette Party for Your Friend Who Loves to Camp

by Lindsay DeFrates on April 25, 2019 7:00 am on April 25, 2019

Bachelorette parties bring to mind crazy adventures, irreverent behavior, and the occasional hangover. But the wild club scene is not for everyone, especially for bachelorettes…

7 min read

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