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Emily Pennington
Emily Pennington is a freelance journalist, adventure writer, and photographer who’s made a name for herself covering the outdoors, national parks, adventure travel, and wellness. She’s a seasoned contributor to Outside magazine, with work featured in major outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, REI Journal, and Backpacker. Known on social media as the Brazen Backpacker, she’s visited every U.S. national park and chronicled her incredible journey in her memoir, Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s National Parks. From living in a minivan to solo hiking, Emily is passionate about inspiring others to step outside, explore, and embrace a little discomfort—in the best way possible.