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Vanessa Nirode

Vanessa is a writer, cyclist, and outdoor adventure lover based in New York City. In her spare time, she works as a tailor and pattern maker for television shows and movies.

Aerial view of the Catskills.
Local

Where (and How) to Find Primitive Catskills Camping

by Vanessa Nirode on May 4, 2020 7:00 am on May 4, 2020

The Catskill Mountains, located in southeastern New York state, are part of the northern portion of the Appalachian Mountains. Home to the towns of Phoenicia…

9 min read
A forest trail in Macedonia Brook State Park, one of the top campgrounds in Connecticut
Local

8 Campers Share Their Favorite Campgrounds in Connecticut

by Vanessa Nirode on April 2, 2020 11:10 am on April 2, 2020

This article is brought to you by Banner & Oak, a company with deep expertise in headwear. Their trucker hats are the perfect addition to your next…

11 min read
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Lifestyle

Here’s What to Add to Your Primitive Camping Checklist

by Vanessa Nirode on March 5, 2020 12:17 pm on March 5, 2020

Any primitive camping checklist begins with the absence of things: specifically, amenities and neighbors. There are no water, electric, cable, or WiFi hookups out in…

14 min read
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Camp Near This Unusual Connecticut Castle, Once Home to "Sherlock Holmes"

by Vanessa Nirode on February 5, 2020 3:19 pm on February 5, 2020

In a quiet town on the Connecticut River sits a majestic, stone castle that looks like something out of a fairy tale. And while you…

8 min read
Local

Take the Train to These 9 Places for Camping near NYC

by Vanessa Nirode on December 12, 2019 12:08 pm on December 12, 2019

This article about destinations for camping near NYC was brought to you by Primus, makers of camp cooking gear that’s as functional as it is…

16 min read
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Local

Camping in the Adirondacks in Winter: A Local's Guide

by Vanessa Nirode on December 5, 2019 4:25 pm on December 5, 2019

There are many reasons people decide to go camping in the Adirondacks in winter. Some like the idea of less people or even no other…

12 min read
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Local

Where to Camp in Pennsylvania Along the Appalachian Trail

by Vanessa Nirode on May 29, 2019 7:00 am on May 29, 2019

As far as hiking the Appalachian Trail goes, Pennsylvania is a pretty flat state. But, what it lacks in elevation, it makes up for in…

11 min read
Local

Massey's Landing Luxury Beachfront Camping Might Top Your List

by Vanessa Nirode on November 11, 2018 2:45 pm on November 11, 2018

Can’t decide if you want to spend your next getaway vacation at a resort or a campground? Looking for a destination where you can experience…

7 min read
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Local

The Dyrt Campers Share Their Favorite New Jersey Camping Spots

by Vanessa Nirode on October 17, 2018 10:30 am on October 17, 2018

When most people think of New Jersey, they think of highways, traffic, and New York City, but the state is much more than that. New…

11 min read
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Local

The Dyrt Campers' Favorite Pennsylvania Campgrounds

by Vanessa Nirode on October 4, 2018 3:39 pm on October 4, 2018

Pennsylvania has approximately 120 state parks occupying more than 283,00 acres of the state. Pennsylvania campgrounds within these state parks range from full service with…

11 min read

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