Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson

Also called "Editor Jenn" at Women’s Adventure, Jennifer Olson learns as much from you as she hopes you learn from the magazine and this website. Playing with magnetic poetry on her refrigerator helped Jennifer develop a philosophy by which she still lives: “If you publish a cliché, go explore real inspiration." Visit me on Google+

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The Fall 2014 Issue Is To Enable Your Story-Worthy Life

The Fall 2014 Issue Is To Enable Your Story-Worthy Life

| September 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

The stories that come out of your adventures are yours.

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How to Recognize and Treat Western Poison Ivy

How to Recognize and Treat Western Poison Ivy

| September 9, 2014 | 0 Comments

When the oil called urushiol gets on the skin an allergic reaction occurs as an itchy red rash with bumps or blisters. But some people mysteriously (and luckily) aren’t susceptible.

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A Race Report to Inspire

A Race Report to Inspire

| September 5, 2014 | 0 Comments

Future mountain bike riders (a.k.a. children) pedaled the streets of Grand Junction in 4- and 1-mile rides for charity.

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Slow Cooking for Two: Maximize Your Food Budget, Save Time

Slow Cooking for Two: Maximize Your Food Budget, Save Time

| September 3, 2014 | 0 Comments

Create two different dinners at the same time with a 3 ½- or 4-quart slow cooker coupled with two liner bags so you don’t face eating the same dish for a week straight.

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Journey On A Free-Flowing River Through Mongolia and Russia

Journey On A Free-Flowing River Through Mongolia and Russia

| September 1, 2014 | 0 Comments

“The world is full of beautiful places to celebrate, and I hope we all can keep doing more celebrating.” –Nobody’s River Expedition Leader, Amber Valenti

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Seafood Pappardelle

Seafood Pappardelle

| August 27, 2014 | 1 Comment

Gourmet doesn’t have to equal complicated, difficult, and time-consuming. Try this recipe from EASY GOURMET: Awesome Recipes Anyone Can Cook, by Stephanie Le.

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Making Plans at Women’s Adventure

Making Plans at Women’s Adventure

| August 21, 2014 | 0 Comments

We at Women’s Adventure are sketching out our 2015 content plans. But it’s tough to do without knowing what you like and without hearing your wishlist for Women’s Adventure’s future.

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Finally! A Reese Witherspoon Character We Can Identify With

Finally! A Reese Witherspoon Character We Can Identify With

| August 21, 2014 | 0 Comments

The film based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, is almost here.

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Six-Year-Old Surfer Girl is Amazing

Six-Year-Old Surfer Girl is Amazing

| August 19, 2014 | 0 Comments

They don’t even make boards small enough for this surfing phenom.

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Handbag or Handlebar Bag?

Handbag or Handlebar Bag?

| August 18, 2014 | 3 Comments

These bags leave you free to bicycle without the inconvenient and sweaty task of wearing your purse on-body.

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Dear Motorist

Dear Motorist

| August 15, 2014 | 0 Comments

Over the last decade, almost 7,000 cyclists have been killed. Pledge to be more aware, stop the distractions, and stay courteous on the road.

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The Power Of A Landscape

The Power Of A Landscape

| August 14, 2014 | 3 Comments

Funny how a new vista, angled sunset light, the sight of snow on peaks in early fall can make every worry fall away and replenish happiness.

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