Erin McGrady
She/her/hers. Korean American based in Asheville, North Carolina, and traveling the country in a small camper van with my wife. Trail runner, small wave surfer, bike enthusiast, and proud rescue dog mama to Maggie.
An awesome dog-friendly road trip to the North Carolina coast
After taking a weekend trip in our van in the mountains of North Carolina, we decided to head out...
Roadtrip guide to the mountains of North Carolina
Y'all ready for a little road trip in the mountains of North Carolina? We've got an adventurous w...
8 Pieces of gear to elevate your next outdoor adventure
Anxiety is my middle name. Sometimes when I wake up, it feels like the walls of my bedroom are al...
Pronouns Matter, Especially in the Outdoors
“She’s meeting us at the trailhead and they’re picking up some sandwiches for the hike!” It’s a ...
A 200+ Mile Cycling Adventure in the Florida Keys
A year ago Caroline and I were in our small camper van, headed towards Key West for a photo shoot...
Pedaling Through North Carolina's Scenic Yadkin Valley
Sometimes ideas lodge themselves in us long before we're even aware they've taken root. At least ...
Erin & Caroline's Very Good Day
Presented by Osprey My alarm goes off and... scratch that. In my version of a very good day, t...
The Osprey Heritage Simplex: Worthy of the Re-imagined Classic
Presented by Osprey If you’re feeling a bit of déjà vu upon seeing Osprey’s Heritage Simplex pac...
What One Of Your Outdoorsy, Brown, Gay Friends Wants You To Know
[TW, CW: Racial slurs, Asian hate, violence against LGBTQ+ People] My name is Erin McGrady. ...
A Tropical Adventure in The Florida Keys!
I recently shared about the adventures my wife and I had in and around Florida’s Panhandle. We ha...
The Case for Traveling Alone (At Least Once)
Somewhere in West Virginia I started having doubts. What was I doing? One quick glance at the bac...
9 Essential Pieces of Running Gear
Hoka One One Clifton 7 The Clifton’s have been my go-to training shoes for several years. Though...
8 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Outdoor Photos
If you’re interested in improving your photos, chances are you’ve probably heard people say to ju...
For the Love of Dog
I’m spending a lot of time around dogs these days. Well, other people’s dogs, that is. My wife an...
An Outdoor Adventure Photo Scavenger Hunt
I recently wrote a piece called 6 Tiny Adventures to Boost Your Mood and in it, I suggested headi...
6 Tiny Adventures To Boost Your Mood
I’m a big fan of the epic trip. The one that involves planning, plane tickets, and tons of gorgeo...
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