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Sarah Smith

Sarah is The Dyrt's Co-founder. Growing up hiking, canoeing, and camping in the north woods of Minnesota, The Dyrt is a natural extension of her life experiences. She has traveled to over 40 countries and trekked in Nepal, biked the United Kingdom, and climbed Mt Fuji. An avid camper, Sarah now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband Kevin (the other Co-founder of The Dyrt), and the original #DyrtDog, Brandy.

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Gear

This Two-Person Kayak Uses Origami to Collapse into a Backpack

by Sarah Smith on April 22, 2019 7:00 am on April 22, 2019

Oru Kayaks have been making waves since they first introduced their folding kayak line in 2013, creating an origami-like product from a single sheet of…

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Lifestyle

Free Entry, Special Events and More At National Parks for National Park Week

by Sarah Smith on April 19, 2019 9:17 pm on April 19, 2019

From April 20 through April 28, national parks across the country will celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of their lands with exciting events, ranger-led…

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Where to Camp in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park

by Sarah Smith on July 19, 2017 2:29 pm on July 19, 2017

Look no further for some of the best camping in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, plus tips to enjoy your stay from The Dyrt Ranger team the Switchback Kids. Most Popular…

4 min read
Local

10 Family Camping Spots in America's South East

by Sarah Smith on May 5, 2017 12:21 pm on May 5, 2017

Camping in the south is a beautiful thing. The long days, the buzz of bugs, the way the hours pass lazily by… it’s an experience…

4 min read
Lifestyle

The Dyrt App is LIVE! Search, find, and save campsites from your phone

by Sarah Smith on March 16, 2017 2:14 pm on March 16, 2017

At long last, OUR APP IS LIVE! The Dyrt mobile app is now live and available in the iOS and Android stores. Download it now and…

1 min read
Local

Your Newest Adventure Destination: Haines, Alaska

by Sarah Smith on February 17, 2017 9:40 am on February 17, 2017

Haines, Alaska is big on adventure. This tiny town in southeastern Alaska is surrounded by enough mountains, rivers, and ocean to amaze the most seasoned…

2 min read
Gear

3 New Camping Lights to Brighten Your Campsite

by Sarah Smith on January 18, 2017 9:46 pm on January 18, 2017

When the fire dies down, camping lights are the best way to navigate your campsite. But camping lights have come a long way. Recent technology…

3 min read
Lifestyle

The Dyrt's Top 8 Instagram Camping Photos from 2016

by Sarah Smith on December 30, 2016 6:32 pm on December 30, 2016

2016. What a year. A lot has happened. In the political world, in the tech world, in the entertainment world — everything looks very different…

2 min read
Grand Canyon Camping Viewpoint
Local

Google Brings the Grand Canyon Right to Your Desktop

by Sarah Smith on October 26, 2016 4:43 pm on October 26, 2016

Are you sitting at a desk right now? Yearning to get outside and take in the great outdoors? Well, no need to get up. You…

1 min read
Lifestyle

Five Tips to Help You Create the Perfect Camping Menu

by Sarah Smith on October 19, 2016 4:38 pm on October 19, 2016

Going hungry in the wild isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time.

2 min read

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