Megan Walsh, Author at The Dyrt

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6 Things You Should Know About Living in a Van

by Megan Walsh on April 3, 2019 7:00 am on April 3, 2019

Instagram does a fine job of making #vanlife and van living look like the best idea you’ve ever had. Perfect looking couples looking out the…

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Lifestyle

Love the Earth? These 11 Outdoor Nonprofits Need Your Help

by Megan Walsh on April 1, 2019 7:00 am on April 1, 2019

The daunting news surrounding climate change and irreversible damage to the environment is disheartening to anyone who calls this giant marble home. Our environment is…

6 min read

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Gear

Meet the Backcountry Businesswoman Behind These Ingenious "Pee Cloths"

by Megan Walsh on March 28, 2019 7:00 am on March 28, 2019

Before interviewing Anastasia Allison, the founder of Kula Cloth and a passionate, dynamic entrepreneur, I knew nothing about pee cloths or peedanas. A “peedana” refers…

5 min read

Local

How to Get Outside in Salt Lake City During an Inversion

by Megan Walsh on March 6, 2019 3:30 pm on March 6, 2019

During the winter months, a Salt Lake City inversion turns the once-beautiful Wasatch Range into a filmy layer of polluted air hanging about 1,000 feet…

7 min read

(left) woman reclines in camp chair holding a beer at sunset (right) options for camping in southern utah mapped on the dyrt

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Where to Find Year-Round Camping in Southern Utah

by Megan Walsh on February 21, 2019 7:00 am on February 21, 2019

Growing up in Central Oregon, my version of desert camping varied greatly from the desert seen when camping in southern Utah, the region I now…

12 min read

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Gear

How to Poop (Almost) Anywhere with a “Wag Bag”

by Megan Walsh on January 23, 2019 9:55 am on January 23, 2019

Ever heard of a “wag bag”? Here’s what you need to know. Camping in wilderness environments means adding a potentially damaging element to a remote…

5 min read

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Arches National Park Camping: The Essential Guide of 2019

by Megan Walsh on January 10, 2019 12:24 pm on January 10, 2019

Arches National Park camping, history, packing, hikes, permits, campgrounds, and more. Camping in Arches National Park is the only way to really access the magic…

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Lifestyle

12 Inspiring Adventure Books for When It's Too Cold to Go Outside

by Megan Walsh on December 10, 2018 10:15 am on December 10, 2018

This article of is brought to you by our friends at Nature’s Coffee Kettle. Next time you sit by the fire with some of the…

9 min read

Gear

16 RV Gifts To Give Your Favorite Road Warrior This Year [Reviewed]

by Megan Walsh on December 4, 2018 11:54 am on December 4, 2018

RV ownership has increased 76% since 2012 according to the RV Industry Association. Far more people are hitting the road in luxury and DIY motorhomes,…

15 min read

Local

Grand Enchantment Trail: Tips From Trail Veterans Beardoh and Sweetpea

by Megan Walsh on December 1, 2018 5:45 pm on December 1, 2018

Originally created as war rations, Mountain House has since adapted to provide backpacking food and camping meals for weekend warriors and thru-hikers alike. So when…

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