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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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Lifestyle

Your Music Festival Camping Survival Guide

by Lindsay DeFrates on April 23, 2019 7:00 am on April 23, 2019

From the mountains of Colorado to the beachside towns of SoCal, across the Midwest and through the North Carolina hardwood forests, all across the country,…

6 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Get Started with Canoe Camping

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

Canoe camping is one of the oldest forms of travel and exploration of the wild places in the United States. Native people from tribes across…

10 min read
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Lifestyle

Naked Camping: How and Where to Embrace Nature in the Nude

by Lindsay DeFrates on April 12, 2019 7:00 am on April 12, 2019

Naked camping is a unique and freeing experience. Read on for tips and naked campground locations.  It’s another beautiful summer morning as you step outside…

10 min read
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Lifestyle

Bikepacking 101: How to Start Camping With Two Wheels

by Lindsay DeFrates on April 4, 2019 7:00 am on April 4, 2019

The beauty of backpacking in the wilderness comes from the long miles, solitary views and personal challenges that keeps you going for days. But have…

10 min read
Yellow tent lit up under a purple night sky full of stars and a shooting star.
Lifestyle

8 Meteor Showers for Starry Night Camping in 2019

by Lindsay DeFrates on March 19, 2019 7:00 am on March 19, 2019

The skies will come to life with eight major meteor showers over the Northern and Western Hemispheres this year. Across the continental US, from April…

15 min read
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Local

Return to Dirt is Helping People with Disabilities Drive into the Backcountry

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

Return to Dirt is proving that adaptive sports offer a unique opportunity for people with disabilities to venture deep into the backcountry.  The iconic red…

8 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Plan a Memorable Campground Wedding

by Lindsay DeFrates on March 4, 2019 2:16 pm on March 4, 2019

Picture this: The blue sky, the trees, and the mountains frame two people who stand smiling in front of their friends and family. Their wedding…

10 min read
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Lifestyle

Winter Fat Biking Might Be Your New Favorite Snow Sport

by Lindsay DeFrates on February 28, 2019 1:36 pm on February 28, 2019

Fat bikes don’t look like other bikes. At first glance, they appear heavy, unwieldy, and a little too chunky. It’s easy to wonder who could…

7 min read
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Local

A Guide to Responsibly Embracing Public Lands in Colorado

by Lindsay DeFrates on February 7, 2019 3:44 pm on February 7, 2019

Twelve hours on the road, and the mountains, forests, and other public lands in Colorado finally appear on the horizon. As you climb higher and…

11 min read
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Lifestyle

A Mom of Three Shares Breastfeeding Tips for the Campground

by Lindsay DeFrates on February 1, 2019 7:00 am on February 1, 2019

For outdoorsy new moms who are used to the freedom of adventure every weekend, a new baby can be a huge adjustment. Somewhere between three hours…

11 min read

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