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Karen Ung

Karen Ung

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Editor, Writer and Founder, Play Outside Guide

Calgary

Biography

Karen Ung (aka @playoutsidegal) is a lover of maps, mountains, and mochas. With her Geography degree and experience leading hikes and backpacking trips in the Rockies, she is full of ideas on where to go and what to do. In 2013, she started Play Outside Guide to provide “everything you need to know to get outside and have fun”. You may have seen Karen on TV (Global Calgary columnist – Summer 2021 & CBC TV’s “Our Calgary” – 2018 & 2019) or heard Karen on CBC Radio’s Eyeopener Show. She was CBC Calgary’s Family Road Trips columnist for the summers of 2017-2019. Currently an Alberta Parks Ambassador, Karen has the experience to put your destination and products in front of an engaged audience.

Final Covers

Family Travel , Outdoor Adventures

Doesn’t Cover

Most world and national news -- with exception

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Seniority Positions

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Content

Total articles 171

  • 10 fun things to do in Calgary this autumn with your kids

    By Karen Ung

    Nov. 05, 2024

  • October 2024 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Outdoor Gear Deals

    By Karen Ung

    Oct. 09, 2024

  • Hike Smutwood Peak in Kananaskis for epic views

    By Karen Ung

    Oct. 02, 2024

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Company Info

Play Outside Guide

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