FEATURED WRITING
Original words from an intersectional perspective.
Personal essays, gear reviews, blog posts for brands, advertorials, recipes, travel guides, and more.
The Outbound Collective
In the fall of 2020, Erin applied and was the recipient of one of the inaugural writer’s residencies with The Outbound Collective. During her six months with them, she created content that was shared on their website, app, and social media channels to support the #EveryoneOutside effort. She’s continued to work with them even after the residency, most recently working on a project in partnership with Visit NC.
What One of Your Outdoorsy, Brown, Gay Friends Wants You to Know
An Awesome Dog-Friendly Road Trip to the North Carolina Coast
Road Trip Guide to the Mountains of North Carolina
Pronouns Matter, Especially In The Outdoors
A 200+ Mile Cycling Adventure in the Florida Keys
Pedaling Through North Carolina’s Scenic Yadkin Valley
Spotlight on Danielle Johnson, Creator of NC BIPOC Climbers in Asheville, NC
8 Pieces of Gear to Elevate Your Next Outdoor Adventure
The Osprey Heritage Simplex: Worthy of the Re-imagined Classic
Erin + Caroline’s Very Good Day
A Tropical Adventure in the Florida Keys
Writers Residency Spotlight: Erin McGrady
The Case for Traveling Alone (At Least Once)
For the Love of Dog: Tips for Traveling With Your Furry Adventure Buddy
13 Reasons You Should Make Greenville, SC Your Next Adventure Destination
A Road Trip Through the Lowcountry
6 Urban Parks in Asheville, North Carolina
Exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway Near Asheville - North
Exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway Near Asheville - South
5 Awesome Trail to Town Adventures Near Asheville, North Carolina
The Case For Ditching Perfection in Your Adventures
7 Tips and Tricks For Your Next Road Trip
Men’s Journal
We write stories and shoot photos on the topics of Health, Adventure, Gear, and Style
Gear
Aventon E-Bikes are the Ultimate Holiday Gift on Wheels
6 Tips for Buying Used Outdoor Gear Without Sacrificing Performance
The Best Photo and Travel Gear for Adventure Photographers
Gear and Tips to Master the Art of the Campfire
5 Apps to Help You Stay Sane During the Coronavirus
Food + Drink
Level Up With the Loaded Whiskey Burger
Good For More Than Just Drinking: 3 Ways to Cook With Beer
6 Barrel-Aged Beers You Should Be Drinking Now
How to Make Quarter Pound Sriracha Meatballs
How to Get the Most Out of Instant Ramen Noodles
6 Best Tasting Beers That Smell Like Weed
How to Cook the Perfect Filet Mignon (with Scotch Butter)
6 Craft Beers That’ll Add a Summer Vibe to Fall
How to Pack the Perfect Camp Minibar
Neighborhood Heroes: Asheville, NC’s Bryan King, 12 Bones Smokehouse and Brewing
The Burger: How to Perfect an American Classic
Up Your Grill Game With Skewers: Tips and Tricks for Boosting Your Backyard Barbecue
3 Delicious Healthy Comfort Food Recipes (That Also Make Great Leftovers)
How to Make the Best Damn Bacon on Earth
5 of the Best Ways to Enjoy Skiing’s Favorite Snack: ‘Pocket Bacon’
A Starter’s Guide to Sour Beers
3 Easy Cocktail Recipes That Are Perfect For Summer
How to Eat Healthy (And Keep Your Food Fresh) On the Road
Minimal-Ingredient One-Pot Recipes to Fuel Your Next Road Trip
3 Labor Day Cocktail Recipes to Kick Off The Official End of Summer
3 Delicious Fall-Inspired Cocktail Recipes
Adventure
A Guide to Urban Adventures in Baltimore
A Beginner’s Guide To Bikepacking
5 Ways We’ll Be Adventuring Post-Pandemic
5 Unique Runs in Death Valley National Park
5 of the Most Breathtaking Runs in Crater Lake National Park
Gridding: How a Relatively Unknown Sport Is Pushing Hikers to New Extremes
The Best Beer Runs in Asheville: Worthy Trail Runs That End at Tasty Breweries
Your Getaway Guide to the Best of the Outer Banks
Why Everglades National Park Deserves Your Attention
Why North Cascades National Park is the Perfect Place for Beginner Trail Runners
5 Spectacular Trail Runs in Banff National Park
5 of the Most Amazing Trail Runs in Jasper National Park
5 Great Trail Runs in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
5 Great Runs in Atlanta (and Some of the Best Post-Run Pit Stops)
5 Epic Spots to Run in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
5 Great Low Country Bike Ride (and Post Ride Pit Stops) in Charleston, SC
From Florida to Delaware: 14 Excellent Stops on an East Coast Road Trip
Weekends Asheville: Climbing, Biking, Waterfalls, and Breweries … All in One Place
Plan Your Pacific Northwest Road Trip: The Best Trails, Beaches and National Parks
Where to Get an Incredible Meal in Our National Parks
Dispatches: An East-to-West Road Trip Through Some of Our Nation’s Most Iconic Public Lands
5 Incredible Trail Runs in Mount Rainier National Park
Dispatches: Andros Island – Ecotourism and the Preservation of This Beautiful, Remote Archipelago
Health and Fitness
Is Denver the Best City in the Country for Runners
Six Tips (Plus One App) To Help You Stick To Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions
ROVA Magazine
“Door to Door: A Photo Essay” Adventure Issue #33 October / November 2022
“What’s In a Name?” Adventure Issue #31 | June / July 2022
“Loving a Vintage Vehicle and Letting It Go” Adventure Issue #22 | December / January 2021
“On the Side of the Road” Adventure Issue #21 | October / November 2020
“Discovering Delmarva” Adventure Issue #12 | April / May 2019
“Ale on Wheels” Adventure Issue #13 | June / July 2019
Explore Asheville
Local’s Guide to Asheville’s Top Asian-Owned Restaurants
LGBTQ+ Friendly Asheville: Inclusive Spaces Helping to Build Community
6 articles + 3 photos written for the Official Asheville Visitors Guide, 2022
Cover photo for the Official Asheville Visitors Guide, 2020
Fall Color Hunters Report, 2023
DapperQ
TravelQ: Greenville, South Carolina
Best LGBTQ-Friendly Places to Visit in Asheville
TravelQ: 48 Hours in Pittsburgh + Pittsburgh PRIDE
7 Hottest Foodie Spots to Take a Date
48 Hours in Durham, North Carolina
Road Trip in the Pacific Northwest, Part I: Oregon!
Authentic Asheville Blog
In addition to all of the freelance work listed above, we also founded an LGBTQ camper van travel blog. It’s based on our experiences as a queer couple who’s traveled across the country several times in several different vehicles. We share about some of our favorite LGBTQ friendly spaces and places that we’ve visited while traveling as well as those at home. We’ve also got a lot of camper van travel tips and hacks, gear reviews, and city guides on there as well. Check it out at www.authenticavl.com