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Alisha McDarris

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Covers:  Conservation, sustainability, science, outdoor recreation, outdoor gear, eco-friendly travel.
Doesn't Cover: Beauty, fishing, hunting.

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Alisha McDarris’s Biography

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Freelance journalist and photographer specializing in stories at the intersection of science, sustainability and outdoor recreation. Sustainable travel, outdoor adventure, outdoor gear reviews and how-tos are my jam. Vegan hiker, mountain biker, backpacker, traveler, coffee obsessive.

Alisha McDarris’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Future of Conservation: Indigenous Ways Meet Western Science

The Future of Conservation: Indigenous Ways Meet Western Science

Collaboration and co-stewardship are bringing positive change across the country

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A Path for Restoration at Bear River

A Path for Restoration at Bear River

How the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation is breathing new life into their ancestral Idaho lands

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A trip to the farm where loofahs grow on vines

A trip to the farm where loofahs grow on vines

Think this natural sponge comes from the ocean? Think again.

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How to protect your eyes with the right sunglasses tint

How to protect your eyes with the right sunglasses tint

The best lens color depends on your activity.

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Don't Replace Your Fleece Because Of One Small Hole. Here's How To Fix It.

Don't Replace Your Fleece Because Of One Small Hole. Here's How To Fix It.

Darning is a sewing technique that uses just a needle and thread to repair small holes in fabric. It can exte…

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Is There Enough Sugar in Your Electrolyte Mix? Here's How to Find Out.

Is There Enough Sugar in Your Electrolyte Mix? Here's How to Find Out.

In our opinion, sugar can be a hiker health food. Pair it with your electrolytes for better hydration and per…

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The Mountain Hardwear Alakazam 45L UL Backpack is Almost $600. Is it Worth It?

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By Alisha McDarris Verified
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Sharing is caring! When the Mountain Hardwear Alakazam 45L backpack dropped earlier this year, to say we were intrigued is an understatement. The shiny new pack was ultralight, kitted to the gills with functional features that didn’t seem at all like overkill, and it was made of a new ultralight material, ALUULA, which seems like it’s raring to give Dyneema a run for its money. Plus, it’s one helluva looker.
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Read This Before You Go Backpacking in Barefoot Shoes!

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By Alisha McDarris Verified
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Sharing is caring! Can you go backpacking in barefoot shoes? Are minimalist shoes safe for backpacking? Short answer: Heck yes! We do it regularly. Long Answer: Whoa! Slow down there, buddy. You’ve got to work your way up to it. You absolutely should NOT throw on a pair of barefoot shoes for the first time and head out on a multi-day hike.
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I tested RovR's new CoolR. It's my favorite road trip cooler. Original

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By Alisha McDarris Verified
| SFGate Verified
The RovR CoolR 25 blends premium ice retention with a compact design that's easy to bring on road trips, picnics, and weekend camping adventures. Alisha McDarris Looking for a portable cooler that keeps snacks and drinks cold for days, fits snugly in the backseat during road trips, is easy enough for kids to open and close, and is burly enough for all kinds of adventures?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A freelance gig at my smallish local daily newspaper, the Troy Daily News.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Of course! If I had room in my tiny house I'd have one on display (and for occasional use).

How is social media changing news?

Well it's certainly speeding up the news cycle.