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Madelyn Ottem

Madelyn spent seven years as a photojournalist in the Air Force. She has lived all over the world as a military kid and enlisted Airman, but no destination settles her soul more than the steely-blue Smokies.

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8 Campgrounds Where You Can Experience the Legendary Charm of Savannah, GA

by Madelyn Ottem on June 23, 2024 2:28 pm on June 23, 2024

Georgia’s oldest city is a place of cobblestoned streets, trolleys, and antebellum architecture. But Savannah’s natural beauty is just as much a part of its…

10 min read
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7 Campgrounds in Florida That Campers Can't Get Enough Of

by Madelyn Ottem on May 29, 2024 7:52 am on May 29, 2024

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 camping…

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Local

Find Free Camping In Florida, From the Panhandle to the Everglades

by Madelyn Ottem on March 19, 2024 7:00 am on March 19, 2024

Free camping options can often leave campers with a not-so-serene view of the wilderness from a Walmart parking lot—but not so in Florida. Thanks to…

8 min read
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Local

Explore the Depths of a Prehistoric Spring in Devil's Den Florida

by Madelyn Ottem on May 10, 2021 11:26 am on May 10, 2021

In the small town of Williston, the earth cracks open and plumes of steam rise from the cavernous depths of Devil’s Den Florida. Venturing down,…

8 min read
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Local

6 Key West Camping Spots For Sunshine Lovers

by Madelyn Ottem on May 12, 2020 10:40 am on May 12, 2020

The Florida keys have shown its resilience in the face of destruction. Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on the 125-mile island chain in September of 2017….

11 min read
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Local

5 Incredible "Ozark" Filming Locations Where You Can Go Camping

by Madelyn Ottem on May 2, 2020 12:16 pm on May 2, 2020

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

9 min read
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Local

Indian Springs State Park is Known for its Healing Springs

by Madelyn Ottem on February 7, 2020 7:00 am on February 7, 2020

Indian Springs State Park draws flocks of visitors and regulars to its spring waters year-round. Located in the heart of Georgia, these natural springs have…

4 min read
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Local

7 Reasons to Visit Arabia Mountain, Georgia's Lesser-Known Monadnock

by Madelyn Ottem on January 24, 2020 10:12 am on January 24, 2020

To the east of Atlanta, three broad, gray domes jut out of the flat Georgia forestland. Arabia Mountain, Stone Mountain, and Panola Mountain are impossible…

6 min read
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Local

6 Campers Share Their Favorite Places to Camp in Tennessee

by Madelyn Ottem on July 12, 2019 1:54 pm on July 12, 2019

Tennessee—also known as the “Volunteer State”—is as generous as its nickname suggests, especially when it comes to scenic camping. From the peaks of the Great…

7 min read
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Lifestyle

10 Relaxing Beach Campgrounds Across the Country

by Madelyn Ottem on June 26, 2019 7:00 am on June 26, 2019

The smell of a crackling beach bonfire, the feel of bare feet buried in the sand, and the meditative pulse of waves lapping at the…

10 min read

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