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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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Gear

The CNOC Water Filtering System is Just Right for Family Camping

by Lindsay DeFrates on December 20, 2018 3:11 pm on December 20, 2018

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” — Loran Eisley I have seen a variety of effective water filtration systems in…

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Lifestyle

Follow These Steps to Winterize Your RV (If You're Not Using It)

by Lindsay DeFrates on November 27, 2018 10:28 am on November 27, 2018

Is it time to winterize your RV? Your RV has the coveted spot in your heart and your driveway. No matter the style, size, or…

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Local

How to Safely Camp in Colorado Bear Country

by Lindsay DeFrates on November 14, 2018 3:25 pm on November 14, 2018

In 2017, 168 bears in Colorado were euthanized for becoming too comfortable around humans and their food. In this same time period there were less…

9 min read
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Lifestyle

Why Doctors Are Prescribing Patients More Outdoor Time

by Lindsay DeFrates on November 10, 2018 11:25 am on November 10, 2018

When most Americans encounter the term ‘wilderness therapy,’ the images that come to mind can be quite colorful. Rugged peaks, brutal hikes, campfire therapy sessions,…

9 min read
Gear

Can a Family of Five Sleep Comfortably in a Roof Top Tent? We Tried it Out

by Lindsay DeFrates on October 29, 2018 1:39 pm on October 29, 2018

I tested Roofnest’s hard shell roof top tent with my family of five. Here’s how it went.  Our family loves fall camping. For us, it’s…

8 min read
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Local

Stargaze on the Beach while Camping Lake McConaughy

by Lindsay DeFrates on October 24, 2018 11:24 am on October 24, 2018

Lake McConaughy, affectionately known as Lake Mac, or even “Big Mac,” is Nebraska’s largest reservoir. The centerpiece of the Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area, Lake…

10 min read
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Local

4 Unusual Destinations for Dedicated Beer Lovers in Colorado

by Lindsay DeFrates on October 4, 2018 11:56 am on October 4, 2018

Upslope Brewing is debuting their newest brew in the middle-of-nowhere, outside of Fraser, Colorado, on October 6th, 2018.  Drinking craft beer in Colorado is second…

5 min read
Local

Camp Among Aspen Groves at These 5 Colorado Campgrounds

by Lindsay DeFrates on August 31, 2018 5:41 pm on August 31, 2018

While the Rocky Mountains aren’t known for a tapestry of fall colors like the Smokies and the Appalachians, they do have aspen groves, where gold…

5 min read
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Lifestyle

The Secrets to Better Sleep When Camping with Kids

by Lindsay DeFrates on August 21, 2018 11:18 am on August 21, 2018

Get ready to break the rules…and sleep better. After a hot, sunny day on the Green River in Colorado, my two sons (5 and 2),…

7 min read

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