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Taylor Kalsey

Taylor Kalsey is an avid backpacker and trail runner. He's hiked 1,500 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and is always on the hunt for more backcountry delights. Outside of being outside, Taylor can be found curled up with a book in Trusty Rusty, his camper van.

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How to Find Free Camping with USFS & BLM Map Layers

by Taylor Kalsey on June 22, 2021 10:04 am on June 22, 2021

Did you know you can camp for free in many public land areas in the US? It’s relatively easy, but it can be hard to…

6 min read
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11 Must-Try Camping Experiences This Summer

by Taylor Kalsey on June 17, 2021 3:37 pm on June 17, 2021

Summer is too short! There’s only 11 weekends between the summer solstice on June 20th to Labor Day on September 6th. To help make the…

4 min read
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Summer Solstice: 7 Camp Spots for The Longest Day of the Year

by Taylor Kalsey on June 17, 2021 10:05 am on June 17, 2021

June 20th is the summer solstice, officially kicking off the summer season. The summer solstice is also the longest day of the year in the…

3 min read
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Here's May 2021's Campground Review Contest Winners

by Taylor Kalsey on June 1, 2021 12:23 pm on June 1, 2021

Congrats to our May winners (listed at the end of this article)! Review Any Campground You’ve Visited — Photos & Videos Get More Points This…

9 min read
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National Camping Month: 12 Reasons Why We Camp (Or Really, Really Want to)

by Taylor Kalsey on May 28, 2021 1:42 pm on May 28, 2021

June marks the beginning of the camping season for much of the country, and to mark the season, June has also been designated National Camping…

7 min read
Lifestyle

6 Lessons from Working Remotely on The Road

by Taylor Kalsey on May 19, 2021 2:00 pm on May 19, 2021

Last August, 10 days after The Dyrt announced that we’d be a remote-only company for the foreseeable future, I bought a van and moved into…

6 min read
tent and sunshine
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7 Expert Campers Share Their Leave No Trace Tips For Earth Day

by Taylor Kalsey on April 16, 2021 1:12 pm on April 16, 2021

The Dyrt was founded on our love of nature and the outdoors – so naturally we wanted a way to encourage responsible camping for Earth…

8 min read
Ranger overlooking Shenandoah National Park
Lifestyle

Free Entry, Special Events and More At National Parks for 2022's National Park Week

by Taylor Kalsey on April 16, 2021 10:00 am on April 16, 2021

For National Park Week 2022, from April 17 through April 25, national parks across the country will celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of their…

4 min read
Local

Catch the Wildflowers Bloom at These 10 Camping Destinations

by Taylor Kalsey on March 14, 2021 1:12 pm on March 14, 2021

Wildflowers don’t follow the rules, which is why we love them so much. They grow where they want, like a young artist painting outside of…

8 min read
Lifestyle

What Makes a Campground Review on The Dyrt “Useful”?

by Taylor Kalsey on January 10, 2021 12:08 am on January 10, 2021

Winners for our monthly campground review contests are selected by The Dyrt based on two factors: number of points, and usefulness of reviews. So the big…

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