Erika Owen

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

We’ve reached peak fall and if you haven’t already, you’re probably daydreaming about escaping the city to take in the stunning autumnal colors.

Where to See the Most Beautiful Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of NYC

Events

At the risk of sounding basic, we love fall—and it has nothing to do with PSL season.

Where to Go Apple Picking in New Jersey This Fall

The Great Escape

We’re creating a modern guidebook for connecting to nature, inviting people from all walks of life and of all experience levels to join us on the trails

Thrillist Presents 'The Great Escape' Guides to the Outdoors

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After getting to know every corner of your New York City apartment throughout the pandemic, a weekend surrounded by nature probably sounds like a dream.

The Best Places to Camp Around NYC Without a Car

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After what feels like month number infinity of staying inside our apartments and safely social distancing throughout COVID, it’s time to switch out concrete sidewalks and towering NYC buildings for hiking trails and picturesque campgrounds outside of the city instead.

Erika Owen’s Recent Articles

Where to See the Most Beautiful Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of NYC

Get out of town this weekend for some nature therapy.

Where to Go Apple Picking in New Jersey This Fall

At the risk of sounding basic.

The Best Places to Camp Around NYC Without a Car

This is how New Yorkers do it.

The Best Places for Hiking and Camping in the Catskills

Whether by car or public transportation, these destinations are only a few hours away from NYC.