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Meghan O'Dea

Meghan O'Dea is a writer, world traveler, and life-long learner who grew up in the foothills of Appalachia. College led to summer stints in England and Slovenia, grad school to a sojourn Hong Kong, and curiosity to everywhere in between. She has written for the Washington Post, Fortune Magazine, Yoga Journal, Eater Magazine, and Uproxx amongst others. Meghan hopes to visit all seven continents with pen and paper in tow.

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Everything You Need to Know to go San Marcos River Tubing

by Meghan O'Dea on July 2, 2024 4:02 pm on July 2, 2024

This article was brought to you by IceMule, the makers of beer backpacks that are waterproof, floatable, and designed with rivers, beaches, and all manner…

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6 Natural Sunburn Remedies That Will Help Your Skin Heal Faster

by Meghan O'Dea on July 1, 2024 7:00 am on July 1, 2024

This article was brought to you by Stream2Sea, who make a Sun and Sting Relief Gel packed with the ingredients behind several natural sunburn remedies,…

7 min read
Lifestyle

A Camper's Guide to The First Coast-to-Coast Interstate

by Meghan O'Dea on June 4, 2024 11:08 am on June 4, 2024

The Old Lincoln Highway stretches from coast to coast. We’ve mapped out what to see and do and where to camp along the way. This…

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Lifestyle

These 11 Campgrounds with Pools Are the Coolest

by Meghan O'Dea on May 27, 2024 1:15 pm on May 27, 2024

This article was brought to you by RovR, the makers of rugged rolling coolers on wheels that can follow you anywhere, from the side of…

20 min read
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Lifestyle

Skip The Scuba Certification: These 14 U.S. Destinations Are Just Right for Snorkeling

by Meghan O'Dea on November 6, 2023 7:00 am on November 6, 2023

More and more of the best places to snorkel now require reef-safe sunscreen formulas like Stream2Sea, our partners who brought you this article, and the…

26 min read
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Gear

14 Wilderness Survival Tools You Should Always Have in the Backcountry

by Meghan O'Dea on September 27, 2023 7:00 am on September 27, 2023

Whether you’re planning your first backcountry trip, want to test your survival skills in the wilderness of Alaska, or are getting a crash course at…

10 min read
Lifestyle

The Evolving Guide to Camping Terms & Outdoor Lingo

by Meghan O'Dea on May 3, 2021 8:30 am on May 3, 2021

This glossary of camping terms will have you covered from the campground to the crag. Catch up on the outdoor lexicon, or test your expert…

19 min read
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Local

A Camper's Guide to Arizona's Tonto National Forest

by Meghan O'Dea on April 19, 2021 7:00 am on April 19, 2021

This article about the Tonto National Forest was brought to you by Gregory, the makers of water reservoir backpacks that make it comfortable to carry…

26 min read
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Gear

7 Extra Items You Should Bring on Your First Solo Camping Trip

by Meghan O'Dea on May 11, 2020 11:32 am on May 11, 2020

This solo camping gear guide is brought to you by our friends at OOFOS, who make women’s footwear that’s not just comfortable, but designed to…

7 min read
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Lifestyle

10 Stunning U.S. Swimming Holes with Camping Nearby

by Meghan O'Dea on May 6, 2020 12:12 pm on May 6, 2020

This post was brought to you by our friends at IceMule Coolers. Their cooler products will have you feeling like summer will last forever, especially when…

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