Mary Beth Skylis

Joined: Sep 27, 2021

Mary Beth Skylis is a freelance writer who specializes in outdoor content. When she isn't writing, she can often be found backpacking, rock climbing, camping in the mountains, or traveling. Her work can be found in publications like Outside Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, AMC Outdoors, Stay Wild Magazine, TheDirtbag.org. Follow her on Instagram here.

Exploring an ice cave in Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park.

10 Hidden Gem UNESCO World Heritage Sites Worth Visiting

11 Discontinued Ice Creams

Why Are the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue?

How Did Latin America Get Its Name?

The Budweiser Clydesdales at a Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs game in 2019.

How the Budweiser Clydesdales Became a Commercial Success

The horses are an iconic feature in many Super Bowl commercials.

Why Do We Say “Jinx”?

If you’ve ever been jinxed into owing someone a soda, you should know why.

A bonfire is a common way to celebrate the season.

10 Ancient and Contemporary Yule Traditions

For millennia, people have celebrated the longest night of the year with these Yule traditions.

Watch Queen Elizabeth II Deliver the First Televised Christmas Broadcast

The transition from radio to a televised broadcast marked a new era for the monarchy.

Kiss your pets under some artificial mistletoe.

7 Holiday Plants That Are Toxic to Pets

Traditional Christmas plants like poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe can be dangerous for pets.

For a side dish in a pinch, these gadgets work wonders.

12 Simple Ways To Get More Out of Your Air Fryer

Whether you want to make crispy fries or reheat a pizza, these air fryer tips and tricks will help you make the most of this useful appliance.

Irish wolfhound and puppy at Crufts 2024 dog show

9 Dog Breeds at Risk of Disappearing

When dog breeds fall out of fashion, they risk disappearing all together.

Land Sickness can be just as unsettling as seasickness.

What Is Land Sickness—and Why Does it Happen?

Seasickness happens when a person’s body struggles to grow accustomed to a boat’s motion patterns, causing them to feel unsteady and often nauseated. But land sickness happens in reverse.

Lewis and Clark encountered grizzly bears, coyotes, and pronghorns.

14 Animals Lewis and Clark “Discovered”

Lewis and Clark were not the first people to see animals like coyotes, elk, and pronghorn, but they did introduce them to Western science.

15 Fun Facts About Deer

White-tailed deer are the most common deer in the United States. Here are some fascinating deer facts deer.

Dogs like this golden retriever are the result of careful breeding.

The Origins of 12 Beloved Dog Breeds

We trace the history of popular dog breeds like golden retrievers, German shepherds, French bulldogs, and more.

7 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever

Taking steps like moving your body, booking a trip, and tweaking your routine can keep you feeling balanced during the winter doldrums.