Zachary McCarthy

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Location
Norfolk, VA
School
James Madison University
Expertise
East Coast Hiking Destinations, Backwoods Camping Gear Reviews, Wilderness Safety
  • Zachary is the managing editor for Static Media's home and travel brands.
  • He has worn out several pairs of boots hiking beautiful trails in Virginia and Maryland.
  • His poems about nature and the great outdoors have been published in several journals.

Experience

Zachary has been writing since the age of 14 and got his professional start as a freelancer writing product reviews for LifeSavvy and How-to Geek. He began his editing career at Static Media in 2023 and was later promoted to managing editor due to his keen editorial eye. Zachary understands that outdoor life can be as dangerous as it is beautiful and fulfilling; he strives to ensure all published copy is accurate and detailed so that no reader may wander down a trail that is better left unexplored.

Education

Zachary graduated from James Madison University with an English degree and a minor in Asian studies. He contributed his nature-themed poems to Gardy Loo, JMU's literary journal.

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