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Emma Walker

Boise
As seen in: MSN UK, Barnes and Noble, Cosmopolitan (UK), Outside Magazine, SussexWorld, Chronicle Week - Dudley and Stourbridge, Express & Star, POWDER Magazine, News & Star, Bridgnorth Journal and
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Emma Walker’s Biography

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Hi there! I'm a freelance writer and editor with more than a decade of outdoor industry experience. I grew up on the Colorado Front Range, where I earned my undergraduate degree in English literature at CU-Boulder. Then I headed north to Anchorage, Alaska, where I earned an MS in outdoor and environmental education. I've lived and worked around the American West and am a newly minted guidebook author (Best Dog Hikes Colorado, forthcoming June 2019). These days, I make my home in Boise, Idaho, w…

Emma Walker’s Journalist Portfolio

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Skiing

How to Talk to Your Kids About Skiing

Repeated use of skis can lead to addiction, meaning your child may have trouble stopping and become a lifelon…

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Olympic Events You'd Definitely Medal In

Olympic Events You'd Definitely Medal In

Are you a stronger contender for Downhill Peeing or Freestyle Instagramming? BY: Emma Walker Super Giant Yard…

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Do You Even Pour Over, Bro?

Do You Even Pour Over, Bro?

It's all fun and games until you can't tell whether your Elvis leg is from being pumped-or too much caffeine.…

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The Shorts -- Aloha Life | The Dirtbag Diaries

The Shorts -- Aloha Life | The Dirtbag Diaries

"Here I was, a professional wilderness instructor with no food or water, a sopping wet tent and wetter sleepi…

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The Shorts -- I Poo, A Love Story | The Dirtbag Diaries

The Shorts -- I Poo, A Love Story | The Dirtbag Diaries

"My new husband, Bix, consulted the map and asked if I thought we'd make it to Bowknot Bend that day. Lots of…

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Reclaiming Trauma Through Running | Trail Runner magazine

Reclaiming Trauma Through Running | Trail Runner magazine

This summer, I ran my first marathon. I also observed the 10th anniversary of my sexual assault. It wasn't in…

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Articles

Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monster’ Makes Lizzie Borden a Modern Revenge Fantasy

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By Emma Walker
| Trill Verified
When something horrific happens, our mind spins, endlessly coming up with possibilities as to why they did it. Ryan Murphy is no different, leading him to create the Netflix series Monster, focusing on exploring the lives of real killers. The newest season about Lizzie Borden is now streaming on Netflix. In 2022, Dahmer aired, starring Evan Peters as the serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer.
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Nashville Airport Food | Best BNA Restaurants & Map 2025

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By Emma Walker
If you are hungry while waiting for a flight, then know Nashville Airport Food has stepped up far beyond the usual soggy sandwiches and bland snacks. You can grab local favorites like Hattie B’s hot chicken or even enjoy live music at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge without leaving the airport. With more than 40 locally-owned spots, there’s something for every craving, from quick grab-and-go bites to full sit-down meals.
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HS2 focus firmly on Birmingham-London as West Coast connection deferred until 2029

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By Emma Walker
| MSN UK Verified
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Microsoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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What's your favorite social network?

Instagram. I love to get inspired by what other folks are up to!

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yep. I shared editor-in-chief responsibilities my senior year.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Ask questions you'd want to know the answers to. Be compassionate. Keep digging.