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Lindy Callahan is a writer at The Dyrt. Utah is her home state, but she currently lives and explores in the Pacific Northwest. Her writing focuses on the way that the places we are drawn to shape our individual and collective identities. She is working on an MFA in nonfiction writing at Oregon State University. On the weekends you can usually find her hiking the coast range with her partner, Mike, and their dog, Phil Collins.

Lifestyle

Don't be That Camper: Helpful Advice from Campground Hosts

by Lindy Callahan on April 23, 2020 7:58 am on April 23, 2020

This article is brought to you by Banner & Oak, a company with deep expertise in headwear. Their ladies hats are the perfect addition to your next…

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Gear

What it's Really Like to Build Your Own Teardrop Camper

by Lindy Callahan on March 10, 2020 2:54 pm on March 10, 2020

Whether you are a minimalist backpacker or a glamper, it is hard to deny the appeal of a teardrop camper trailer. Let’s face it —…

4 min read
Gear

The “Crazy Pod” Camping Hammock Lets You Hang in Any Weather

by Lindy Callahan on September 18, 2018 5:38 pm on September 18, 2018

This new Crazy Creek hammock can make camping more fun in any weather.  How many times did you check the weather forecast before your last…

2 min read
Lifestyle

[News] Umpqua Hot Springs, Crowd-less National Parks, and Antarctica's First Real Map

by Lindy Callahan on September 11, 2018 6:10 pm on September 11, 2018

Every week we’re rounding up camping and outdoor news, along with stories you might have missed from The Dyrt Magazine and around the web. This week,…

3 min read
Gear

This Might be the Most Fun Way to Start a Campfire

by Lindy Callahan on September 10, 2018 12:28 pm on September 10, 2018

Starting a campfire can feel like a hassle, particularly if you run out of fuel, fire starter, or if the rain has soaked all the…

2 min read
Local

A Camper's Guide to Adventuring Around Portland, Oregon

by Lindy Callahan on September 7, 2018 12:41 pm on September 7, 2018

This is more than a travel guide. It’s more than a camping guide. The Camper’s Guide to Portland, Oregon is the camper’s road map to…

28 min read
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Gear

Design Your Perfect Water Bottle with 2,500 Options

by Lindy Callahan on September 7, 2018 11:12 am on September 7, 2018

Look around your desk. Or the floor of your car. Or your tent. How many containers have you collected for beverages? (I’m currently looking at…

2 min read
micro travel trailers in a field from nature dens
Gear

These New Rentable Micro-Trailers Are Coming to LA and Chicago

by Lindy Callahan on September 6, 2018 4:53 pm on September 6, 2018

It’s easy to fantasize about dropping everything and heading out to the woods. However, the time needed to gather your camping gear and formulate a…

2 min read
Lifestyle

[PHOTOS] 30 Unbelievably Cute Hiking Kids and Their Superhero Parents

by Lindy Callahan on August 30, 2018 4:31 pm on August 30, 2018

The look in a child’s eyes as they discover the wonders of the natural world can warm the heart of any outdoor lover. But for…

4 min read
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Lifestyle

How to Park Your RV at Wineries Instead of Walmarts

by Lindy Callahan on August 29, 2018 3:04 pm on August 29, 2018

Harvest Hosts is a network of farms, wineries, and unique parking opportunities for RV travelers.  The freedom to move from place to place and take…

3 min read

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