Meredith O’Connor is a copywriter, journalist, dirty chai devotee and Rocky fangirl. When she’s not writing or brainstorming new content, you’ll find her enjoying the outdoors, with her nose in a book, and spending time with her husband, beagle and cat. REI Member since 2024.
There’s something about solitude. Time alone to be with your thoughts and mull over your dreams offers space for recharging, personal growth, inspiration, inner...
In the United States, 63 national parks protect approximately 52.4 million acres of nature and wilderness. Within these natural spaces, visitors can explore bre...
In August 2007, I packed up my childhood bedroom and moved an hour south to Richmond, Virginia, for college. During that last month of summer and the warm fall ...
