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.

A bonfire is a common way to celebrate the season.

10 Ancient and Contemporary Yule Traditions

Watch Queen Elizabeth II Deliver the First Televised Christmas Broadcast

Kiss your pets under some artificial mistletoe.

7 Holiday Plants That Are Toxic to Pets

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

12 Simple Ways To Get More Out of Your Air Fryer

11 Discontinued Ice Creams

Not all the classic frozen treats you remember from the ’80s and ’90s are still available today

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.

Careful planning and packing can go a long way.

10 Tips for Packaging and Transporting a Thanksgiving Feast

To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.

6 Cures for Combatting Homesickness

Homesickness is normal. Here are some techniques for how to cope with the feeling.

Kellie Pickler hanging an Elvis ornament to promote 'Christmas at Graceland.'

13 Hallmark Christmas Movie Locations You Can Visit

Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas kicks off on Friday, October 20. Here are some film locations to visit to get in the holiday spirit.

It's like stepping back in time—sort of.

9 Fun Facts About Renaissance Fairs

There are hundreds of different Renaissance fairs that take place across the world, and not all of them actually take place during the Renaissance.

Make sure you know how to keep your pet safe during tick season.

6 Tips to Help Keep Your Pet Tick-Free

Tick collars, topical treatments, and oral medication are just a few things you can try to keep ticks from biting your pets.