Meghan O'Dea, Author at The Dyrt

The Shining Sea Bikeway has Beachy Bikepacking for Beginners

by Meghan O'Dea on January 11, 2019 11:06 am on January 11, 2019

This guide to the The Shining Sea Bikeway in Cape Cod is brought to you by INNO, the makers of innovative and technologically advanced car racks for…

14 min read

Wagon in front of old and rustic building in Cody, Wyoming

Local

Soak Up the Old West at These Cody, Wyoming Campgrounds

by Meghan O'Dea on January 9, 2019 12:25 pm on January 9, 2019

This article was brought to you by our friends at Gregory, the makers of outdoor backpacks rugged enough for the storied Wyoming backcountry. With generous pack…

10 min read

San Antonio skyline with sunset in the background

Local

San Antonio Has a Ton of Great Camping Within Two Hours of Downtown

by Meghan O'Dea on January 9, 2019 10:51 am on January 9, 2019

This guide to San Antonio camping was brought to you by Gregory, the maker of water reservoir backpacks designed to help you stay hydrated in hot environments…

13 min read

man lounges in hammock while photographing golden gate bridge in background

Local

Things To Do in San Francisco: A Camper's Guide

by Meghan O'Dea on January 8, 2019 12:52 pm on January 8, 2019

Bice This is more than a travel guide to San Francisco. This is the camper’s guide to all things outdoorsy, in and around The City…

50 min read

rv driving down road in a red rock canyon

Gear

A Not-So-Brief History of America's Obsession with RVs

by Meghan O'Dea on January 7, 2019 1:29 pm on January 7, 2019

This article is brought to you by our friends at Renogy. They make top-quality, time-tested gear to simplify your RV experience. Their camping solar panels,…

12 min read

Young girl learning how to geocache with compass

Gear

How to Geocache And Where to Start: A Coast to Coast Guide

by Meghan O'Dea on January 2, 2019 11:55 am on January 2, 2019

This article on how to geocache is brought to you by Brunton, your go-to brand for outdoor compasses that are lightweight and compact for all navigational needs!…

18 min read

hiker stands proudly in the distance amongst palm trees in palm springs desert

Local

Explore the Wild Side of Palm Springs on These 11 Hikes

by Meghan O'Dea on January 2, 2019 11:17 am on January 2, 2019

This article is brought to you by Ethnotek, suppliers of high-quality travel bags that feature fair trade, ethically sourced artisan textiles. Purchasing Ethnotek gear helps…

18 min read

sun shining over mountains in big bend national park

Local

6 Essential Safety Tips for Desert Camping in Big Bend

by Meghan O'Dea on December 18, 2018 10:49 am on December 18, 2018

This article was brought to you by our friends at Gregory, the makers of water reservoir backpacks. Gregory packs are designed to be lightweight and…

11 min read

Local

This 305-Acre Campground & Park is in Downtown Jackson, Mississippi

by Meghan O'Dea on December 13, 2018 4:13 pm on December 13, 2018

This article is brought to you by our friends at IceMule Coolers, who make the best insulated backpack cooler to accompany you on hiking and camping…

12 min read

Lifestyle

9 National Park Lodges Where You Can Bask in Historical Luxury

by Meghan O'Dea on December 13, 2018 10:39 am on December 13, 2018

This article was brought to you by our friends at Ethnotek. They make everyday backpack and travel bags that seamlessly blend historic textile traditions with modern…

16 min read