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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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What to Pack for a Camping Trip if You're Flying

by Meghan O'Dea on May 1, 2020 7:00 am on May 1, 2020

This post about what to pack for camping was brought to you by our friends at Ethnotek, who make 30 liter backpacks that are as…

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Lifestyle

You Can Camp in the Canopies at These 12 Spectacular Treehouses

by Meghan O'Dea on April 7, 2020 10:30 am on April 7, 2020

This post is brought to you by our friends at Vivobarefoot. They make minimalist shoes that are flexible and rugged enough to adapt to almost any…

14 min read
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Local

Discover the 6 Best Campgrounds in the Ozarks

by Meghan O'Dea on April 4, 2020 11:12 am on April 4, 2020

This Ozark National Forest camping guide is brought to you by our friends at Roanline, an outdoor apparel marketplace where you’ll find uncommon and localized…

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Lifestyle

How to Plan the Best RV Tailgating Trip

by Meghan O'Dea on March 24, 2020 7:00 am on March 24, 2020

This article was brought to you by GCI Outdoor, makers of stadium chairs, tailgate chairs, and their famous outdoor rocking chair. No matter which one…

12 min read
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Local

10 Santa Barbara RV Parks for Your "American Riviera" Getaway

by Meghan O'Dea on March 24, 2020 7:00 am on March 24, 2020

This guide to Santa Barbara RV parks was brought to you by our friends at Midland USA. Have you struggled backing your RV into a…

14 min read
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Lifestyle

"Devil's Bathtub" Sounds Frightening But These Places are Beautiful

by Meghan O'Dea on February 10, 2020 11:31 am on February 10, 2020

This article about camping near a Devil’s Bathtub is brought to you by Matador, the makers of ultralight hydration backpacks with built in filtration systems,…

10 min read
Lifestyle

Where to Go Yurt Camping Throughout the Country

by Meghan O'Dea on February 9, 2020 4:53 pm on February 9, 2020

This guide to yurt camping was brought to you by our friends at Ethnotek. They make wanderlust-worthy gear like 30 liter backpacks and travel daypacks that are…

12 min read
Local

Oregon Dunes Camping is Bizarre and Beautiful

by Meghan O'Dea on February 8, 2020 11:41 am on February 8, 2020

This post was brought to you by Vivobarefoot, the makers of amphibious shoes that will take you from water to land, and across the Oregon…

8 min read
(left) Columbus, OH skyline reflecting on water at dusk (right) white Jeep parked outside of Ohio camping cabin
Local

11 Campgrounds Near Columbus, OH for the Best of the Midwest

by Meghan O'Dea on February 6, 2020 7:00 am on February 6, 2020

This guide to camping in Columbus Ohio is brought to you by Primus, the makers of camping stoves that suit every adventure— from weekend car…

25 min read
Lifestyle

A Beginner's Guide to Foraging & Mushroom Hunting

by Meghan O'Dea on February 3, 2020 9:52 am on February 3, 2020

Campers, have you tried mushroom hunting? The Dyrt writer Meghan O’Dea recently traveled to Ohio to learn all about this thrilling way to connect with…

9 min read

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