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Freelance writer with an emphasis on travel, adventure sports, community, and non-profits. Experience writing features, essays, web content, and grants.
This piece of creative writing was a submission for the National Writer's Series' "Live in the Time of the Virus" series and was featured on their social media. It was playful during an intense time in history when many of us questioned if and when we'd be able to be on the move again.
The planets aligned and I had the heartwarming opportunity to use one of my passions to tell the story of my husband's passion. The View from Above is the cover story in this issue of the Boardman Review. It examines the use of powered paragliders as way to get above it all.
A short piece on a variety of interesting smaller airports in the Grand Travers Region.
A short article on rock hunting along Lake Michigan including how to get started in various areas.
Some stories come quickly and easily and others are an intense, drawn-out labor of love. This story was over a year in the making and is definitely the latter. This story about a Leelanau local - features a rich history that draws from many corners of the globe, an exploration of nature, art and the distinct way in which what we love shapes our view of the world. Catch the full story and all the beautiful photos in the autumn issue of the Boardman Review.
When are reader asked, "Why are there less Birch Trees?" this article examined what local experts had to say in reply.
A feature story highlighting the local fat biking community and trails.
An essay on the local history and up-and-comers of kite surfing in Northern Michigan.
Have you ever met someone who is doing exactly what they’re meant to be doing? It’s hard not to be inspired when someone’s passion and skill collide in a way that provides a unique and meaningful experience. Matt Dodson created the sustainable clothing brand One Without Limits (OWL) in Leelanau County to show the world that clothing can be entirely sourced from seedling to sweatshirt in the United States, functional for the hardiest of occasions, and yet still able to evoke the beauty of the...
Hueco Tanks State Park, TX: Just off the beaten path and east of El Paso is the beautiful and interesting Hueco Tanks State Park. Upon our first visit we discovered a fascinating history and culture in a geologically unique area. So get ready for 7 awesome things you didn't know about Hueco Tanks State Park.