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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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Lifestyle

How to Tackle The Mission Peak Hike

by Meghan O'Dea on January 25, 2020 7:00 am on January 25, 2020

This article was brought to you by Gregory, the makers of small day packs that are just right for carrying your trail essentials. There’s a…

7 min read
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Local

The Ultimate Guide To Exploring and Camping The Florida Keys

by Meghan O'Dea on January 20, 2020 7:00 am on January 20, 2020

This article on camping in the Florida Keys was brought to you by our friends at Liquid IV, the makers of electrolyte drinks that help…

23 min read
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Food and DrinkLifestyle

How to Pack a Cooler for a Long Weekend Camping Trip

by Meghan O'Dea on October 11, 2019 7:00 am on October 11, 2019

This guide to packing a cooler is brought to you by IceMule, the makers of backpack coolers that are easy to organize, and are sure…

3 min read
five rockets in a garden at the nasa center in cape canaveral florida
Lifestyle

See Space Launches At These Campgrounds Near SpaceX and NASA Bases

by Meghan O'Dea on October 9, 2019 7:00 am on October 9, 2019

This list of campgrounds near space shuttle launch locations was brought to you by Mountain House, the trusted maker of freeze dried ice cream using…

11 min read
Hunters crouching a field below a flock of birds.
Lifestyle

16 National Hunting and Fishing Day Events and Where To Camp Nearby

by Meghan O'Dea on September 27, 2019 7:00 am on September 27, 2019

This article was brought to you by Morsel whose camping spork is the perfect utensil to throw in your pack for day-long hunting trips—or for…

20 min read
Motorcycle camper packing up tent.
Lifestyle

A Beginner's Guide to Motorcycle Camping Gear

by Meghan O'Dea on September 23, 2019 7:00 am on September 23, 2019

This roundup of the best motorcycle camping gear was brought to you by Grubstick, the makers of lightweight, collapsible campfire cooking equipment that lets you…

6 min read
Taco in a bag.
Food and DrinkLifestyle

Make a Delicious Taco in a Bag at the Campsite or on the Trail

by Meghan O'Dea on September 11, 2019 7:00 am on September 11, 2019

This article was brought to you by Mountain House, who know how important it is to not only stay fueled when you’re camping and hiking,…

7 min read
Group of friends on beach camping and eating dinner
Food and DrinkLifestyle

6 Easy Camping Meals for Large Groups

by Meghan O'Dea on August 27, 2019 7:00 am on August 27, 2019

This article about easy camping meals for large groups was brought to you by Grubstick, who perfected campfire skewers which make outdoor cooking easier and…

10 min read
materials that go inside emergency bag
Gear

The Essential Bug Out Bag List for Worst Case Scenarios

by Meghan O'Dea on August 15, 2019 7:00 am on August 15, 2019

This bug out bag list was brought to you by Gregory. Their backpacking packs are rugged enough to get you where you need to go,…

4 min read
two beds in a glamping tent in a nascar track
Lifestyle

We Tried Glamping at a Nascar Infield and This is What It's Like

by Meghan O'Dea on August 9, 2019 7:00 am on August 9, 2019

For NASCAR fans, camping is the best way to not only stay close to the action, but spend time with fellow fans who understand the…

6 min read

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