Taryn Shorr-McKee is an Ozarks-based travel writer who grew up on Long Island and spent much of her adult life in southern Arizona. She covers outdoor adventures, with a penchant for under-the-radar gems and getting off the beaten path, as well as championing local food, spirits, and innovative sustainability efforts. Her byline regularly appears at Lonely Planet, Midwest Living, and Matador Network, among many other publications. When not on assignment, find Taryn road-tripping with her family, exploring national parks, paddling sparkling Ozarks rivers, and camping the old-fashioned way.

Taryn Shorr-McKee
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