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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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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
Local

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

by Madelyn Ottem on May 6, 2020 7:52 am on May 6, 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 camping…

9 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
Local

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

by Madelyn Ottem on March 9, 2020 7:00 am on March 9, 2020

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
(left) riverbed with large smooth rocks (right) covered bridge in indian springs state park
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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Local

How to Sleep Near the Stars on Tennessee's Mt. Leconte

by Madelyn Ottem on June 11, 2019 7:00 am on June 11, 2019

At the peak of Mt. Leconte, the highest mountain fully within Tennessee, the famous Smoky Mountain fog settles heavily into mountain crevices. Even on clear…

8 min read

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