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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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25 Campers Share Their Most Ridiculous Camping Fails

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

This article is brought to you by Wenzel, whose butterfly chair is made with powder coated steel and water resistant polyester to ensure your next…

13 min read
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You Won’t Want to Miss These 2019 Music Festivals, Or Camping Nearby

by Meghan O'Dea on March 29, 2019 7:00 am on March 29, 2019

This guide to 2019 Music Festivals is brought to you by RovR, the makers of rugged rolling ice chests that are designed to go where…

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15 Horse Trails for Your Next Equestrian Camping Trip

by Meghan O'Dea on March 21, 2019 7:00 am on March 21, 2019

This article was brought to you by Gregory, the makers of hiking packs that are tough enough for day hikes, horse trails, and bike paths….

20 min read
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Camp the Vermont Cheese Trail for a Dairy Good Time

by Meghan O'Dea on March 18, 2019 12:00 pm on March 18, 2019

This article about the Vermont Cheese Trail was brought to you by our friends at IceMule, who firmly believe that outdoor adventures can and should…

15 min read
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Lifestyle

How Rebecca Walsh Is Changing What It Means to Hike Like a Woman

by Meghan O'Dea on March 5, 2019 12:07 pm on March 5, 2019

“I never thought it would be big, but it is big. That’s a good problem to have, I suppose.” This article was brought to you…

16 min read
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Bikepacking and Camping in Utah’s Little Grand Canyon

by Meghan O'Dea on March 4, 2019 2:28 pm on March 4, 2019

This article was brought to you by INNO Racks. They make mountain bike roof racks as tough the slickrock single track you’re craving. INNO has…

20 min read
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Alabama's First Rail-to-Trail Offers the Best Bike Touring in the State

by Meghan O'Dea on February 20, 2019 7:00 am on February 20, 2019

This article was brought to you by Renogy, the makers of solar phone chargers that help you stay connected even when you are miles from…

12 min read
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Lifestyle

21 Nascar Tracks With Nearby Camping

by Meghan O'Dea on February 18, 2019 7:00 am on February 18, 2019

This article about NASCAR home tracks was brought to you by IceMule. They make the best backpack coolers designed to keep ice, food, and drinks cold for…

28 min read
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Lifestyle

Take a Tour Through Women's History with Camping Nearby

by Meghan O'Dea on February 13, 2019 7:00 am on February 13, 2019

These Women’s History Month facts are brought to you by Gregory, the company behind women’s hiking backpacks that are comfortable, durable, and designed to adapt to…

22 min read
Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar For These 40+ RV Shows in 2019

by Meghan O'Dea on January 23, 2019 9:45 am on January 23, 2019

All winter long, the RV industry has been hard at work planning the RV shows that will take place throughout 2019. If you’ve never been…

19 min read

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