Pinch of Dirt
by Jessica McKenziePinch of Dirt
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About Jessica McKenzie
Journalist, hiker, mostly veg. Published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Audubon Magazine, Backpacker, The Counter, and Grist, among others. @jessimckenzi on Twitter/Instagram; jessicastarmckenzie.com
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