Megan Walsh, Author at The Dyrt

Southwestern Travel Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Adventure

by Megan Walsh on February 6, 2018 11:00 am on February 6, 2018

If you’ve got a heart for adventure, the American Southwest will more than satisfy. Steeped in geological and human history, the desert southwest is a…

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Drink Up, Save the World: An Enamel Mug that Supports Clean Waterways

by Megan Walsh on February 1, 2018 10:13 pm on February 1, 2018

This Instagrammable enamel mug is made by a conservation-first, sustainable company. What happens when outdoor brands link selling products to protecting the land they love?…

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Lifestyle

RxBar: It's Time to Pick Trail Food That Tastes as Good as it Performs

by Megan Walsh on February 1, 2018 6:52 pm on February 1, 2018

RXBAR is the new trail food with none of the B.S. For years, hikers and campers have loaded up the food bin with Cheez-Its, Chewy granola…

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Barefoot Hiking Boots Exist and You Should Think About Getting a Pair

by Megan Walsh on February 1, 2018 11:15 am on February 1, 2018

Take a walk in your ancestors’ footsteps with Vivobarefoot’s new barefoot hiking boot. Barefoot Hiking: Feel the Trail Beneath You When Abebe Bikila toed the starting…

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Local

Why a Guided National Park Tour is the Perfect Vacation Plan

by Megan Walsh on January 26, 2018 1:21 pm on January 26, 2018

There’s an assumption about booking a guided National Park tour that needs to be addressed. The term “adventure travel” has spiked in popularity over the…

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6 Backcountry Essentials that Pros Take on the Trail

by Megan Walsh on January 18, 2018 12:02 pm on January 18, 2018

The Mountains called: they want you to pack your first-aid kit alongside your selfie stick. Social media has heightened our wanderlust for the backcountry. With…

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Local

Why So Many Young Nature-Lovers Are Obsessed With Utah Adventures

by Megan Walsh on January 9, 2018 1:12 pm on January 9, 2018

“There are some places so beautiful they can make a grown man break down and weep.” -Edward Abbey Across Utah you can hear whispers: this…

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Lifestyle

Watch The Best Outdoor Adventure Videos of 2017 Now on The Dyrt

by Megan Walsh on December 26, 2017 9:56 am on December 26, 2017

In 2017, superstar athletes climbed, skied, hiked, and biked to extremes. They broke records, challenged stereotypes, and demonstrated the power of perseverance. This year was…

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Lifestyle

Tune into a New Adventure Podcast from Our Generation's Top Explorers

by Megan Walsh on December 4, 2017 3:43 pm on December 4, 2017

Afterglow, A Mountain-focused Adventure Podcast, is like if our generation’s top explorers were on The Moth. We recently compiled a list of the best outdoor…

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CreekKooler Pup is Your Kayak's New Best Friend

by Megan Walsh on November 18, 2017 10:00 am on November 18, 2017

How many times have you been enjoying your day on the water, and then Joe tips the canoe? We all know a Joe. Fortunately, there…

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