Meghan O'Dea, Author at The Dyrt

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.

Local

How to Go Camping Without a Car Around Portland, Oregon

by Meghan O'Dea on July 6, 2018 11:31 am on July 6, 2018

Looking for Portland camping and more in Oregon? Search more than 1,900 campgrounds in Oregon on The Dyrt. When I moved to Portland, Oregon almost six months…

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Local

Explore the Kentucky Bourbon Trail From These Four Campgrounds

by Meghan O'Dea on July 5, 2018 10:55 am on July 5, 2018

This story is brought to you by our friends at Vivobarefoot. Their minimalist boots are rugged enough for your backcountry camping trip and handsome enough…

6 min read

Local

6 Eastern U.S. Bike Shops That Also Serve Coffee & Beer

by Meghan O'Dea on July 5, 2018 10:51 am on July 5, 2018

This article is brought to you by our friends at Inno Racks. Their 30 years of design innovation mean you can trust their bike and roof…

9 min read

Local

Camp Along Ohio's First Registered Scenic River

by Meghan O'Dea on July 3, 2018 4:57 pm on July 3, 2018

This story is brought to you by our friends at IceMule Coolers. Their unique insulated backpack cooler designs are perfect for a Little Miami camping trip, They…

5 min read

Food and Drink Lifestyle

4 Seasonal Summer Recipes to Upgrade Your Outdoor Cooking

by Meghan O'Dea on July 3, 2018 4:54 pm on July 3, 2018

This summer outdoor cooking article is brought to you by our friends at Midland. As the leading supplier of two way radios, Midland walkie talkies provide…

6 min read

Gear

The Tech Gear You Need to Work Anywhere

by Meghan O'Dea on July 1, 2018 1:21 pm on July 1, 2018

This article was brought to you by our friends at Aftershokz. Their open-ear headphones let you focus on your favorite playlist or an important phone…

6 min read

Local

Can You Camp on Hawai'i While the Volcano Erupts?

by Meghan O'Dea on June 12, 2018 12:15 pm on June 12, 2018

All summer long, the Kilauea eruption in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island has continued as one of the most devastating events that…

13 min read

Local

We Flew Above the Columbia River Gorge with Envi Adventures

by Meghan O'Dea on June 12, 2018 11:03 am on June 12, 2018

Flying over the Columbia River Gorge with Envi Adventures offers a fresh perspective on this treasured Oregon landscape. Whether you’re a die-hard local or a…

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Local

This New Astronomy Park is Drawing Dark Sky Lovers to Ohio

by Meghan O'Dea on June 4, 2018 2:22 pm on June 4, 2018

The John Glenn Astronomy Park in Ohio opens on June 21st, 2018, just in time for the summer solstice. One of the big draws of…

5 min read

Local

The Camper's Guide to Mountain Biking in Sun Valley, ID

by Meghan O'Dea on June 1, 2018 11:10 am on June 1, 2018

This article is brought to you by our friends at INNO Racks . It is easy to take your bike along as you explore multiple mountain biking destinations with…

5 min read