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I cover science, travel, wildlife & history for Nat Geo, BBC, Smithsonian, AARP+
Melanie Haiken's Latest Features
Escape the Heat in These 7 Cool Weather Adventure Towns
Escape the Heat in These 7 Cool Weather Adventure Towns
High altitude, lake breezes, and northern latitude keep high temps in the mid-70s in these small adventure-packed spots in the U.S.
Deadly Denials: 4 Part Series on How Insurers Fail to Cover Treatment for Eating Disorders
Deadly Denials: 4 Part Series on How Insurers Fail to Cover Treatment for Eating Disorders
Deadly Denials: A four-part investigative series supported by the Pulitzer Center.
Q&A with Melanie Haiken in Long Lead
Q&A with Melanie Haiken in Long Lead
Why Uzbekistan is the Place to Go Now | Smart Luxury
Why Uzbekistan is the Place to Go Now | Smart Luxury
Destinations, experiences, cruises, and accommodations that resonate with what luxury travelers want today: insight, access, exclusivity, and originality.
7 Secrets for Solo Travelers Dining Out Alone AARP
7 Secrets for Solo Travelers Dining Out Alone AARP
There’s no need to feel awkward about asking for a table for one
The 5 Best Midwest Road Trips for Fall Foliage - The Points Guy
The 5 Best Midwest Road Trips for Fall Foliage - The Points Guy
These Midwest road trips are known for dramatic fall foliage displays and seasonal activities like cider tasting and pumpkin picking.
Nat Geo: Baby great white shark reveals huge nursery near NYC in scientific first
Nat Geo: Baby great white shark reveals huge nursery near NYC in scientific first
Liberty, named for the famous New York City statue, wore a camera tag to show researchers where hundreds of other young sharks grow up right next to the Big Apple.
The First-Timer’s Guide to the Grand Canyon
The First-Timer’s Guide to the Grand Canyon
The Story of Saint Patrick Is Way Weirder Than You Think | The Saturday Evening Post
The Story of Saint Patrick Is Way Weirder Than You Think | The Saturday Evening Post
His name wasnʻt Patrick, he spent years as a slave, and he wasn’t even Irish.
Trump May Make It Harder for You to Get Mental Health Coverage - MindSite News
Trump May Make It Harder for You to Get Mental Health Coverage - MindSite News
The hopeful news is that both Republicans and Democrats have pledged to address mental health coverage.
Nat Geo: Orcas are Going Rogue on the High Seas, and Eating Big Whales
Nat Geo: Orcas are Going Rogue on the High Seas, and Eating Big Whales
A fourth type of Pacific killer whale may live miles offshore from California and Oregon, preying on whales, other dolphins, and sea turtles.
Why You Ought to Know About Linda Martell - Garden & Gun
Why You Ought to Know About Linda Martell - Garden & Gun
Long before Beyoncé brought her back into the spotlight, the South Carolina country singer was breaking records and charting her own path
3 Authentic Wild West Mountain Towns to Visit this Summer - The Points Guy
3 Authentic Wild West Mountain Towns to Visit this Summer - The Points Guy
The Best National Parks in California - The Points Guy
The Best National Parks in California - The Points Guy
National Geographic: 800 Sharks Crowd Cape Cod Beaches
National Geographic: 800 Sharks Crowd Cape Cod Beaches
“It’s incredible how camouflaged they can be. People might be right next to them and don’t even see them,” one expert says.
The Best Spring Break Getaways in the US - The Points Guy
The Best Spring Break Getaways in the US - The Points Guy
From whale watching in Monterey, California, to dune surfing in Colorado and beach bliss in Hawaii, here are some of the best spring break destinations in the U.S. in 2025.
BBC: The Forgotten Samurai Who Helped Found the California Wine Industry
BBC: The Forgotten Samurai Who Helped Found the California Wine Industry
Smuggled out of Japan, he became the US' first permanent Japanese resident and helped birth California's wine industry.
Condé Nast Traveler: Reviewing The Sea Ranch Lodge
Condé Nast Traveler: Reviewing The Sea Ranch Lodge
Find the Sea Ranch Lodge, Gualala, California, USA, ratings, photos, prices, expert advice, traveler reviews and tips, and more information from Condé Nast Traveler.
BBC: Druid Heights: Will the US' Secret LGBTQ+ Community Be Lost?
BBC: Druid Heights: Will the US' Secret LGBTQ+ Community Be Lost?
Nestled among some of the world's oldest and largest trees, this boho hub attracted rock stars and actors while playing a prominent role in the US' counterculture history.
AARP Essay: Healing from Traumatic Abuse by Learning to Dive
AARP Essay: Healing from Traumatic Abuse by Learning to Dive
AFAR: Following in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien in Switzerland
AFAR: Following in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien in Switzerland
Indigenous Travel Guide: 3 Places Where Your Tourism Dollars Support Native People
Indigenous Travel Guide: 3 Places Where Your Tourism Dollars Support Native People
AARP: A Stunning Trip through Arizona's Coral-Hued Canyon Country
AARP: A Stunning Trip through Arizona's Coral-Hued Canyon Country
Life Lessons from a Lost Utopia: Roycroft and Scientology
Life Lessons from a Lost Utopia: Roycroft and Scientology
National Geographic: The Mystery of Why Starlings Fly in Formation
National Geographic: The Mystery of Why Starlings Fly in Formation
The Lost Wine of Venice - Condé Nast Traveler
The Lost Wine of Venice - Condé Nast Traveler
BBC: Hawaii's Archaelogical Wonder that Could Feed the World
BBC: Hawaii's Archaelogical Wonder that Could Feed the World
CNN: Haida Gwaii, Mysterious Islands
CNN: Haida Gwaii, Mysterious Islands
AFAR: The Great Mayan City of Tikal Just Got Grander
AFAR: The Great Mayan City of Tikal Just Got Grander
CNN: Turkey's Turquoise Coast
CNN: Turkey's Turquoise Coast
National Geographic: The Surprising Friendships of Sharks
National Geographic: The Surprising Friendships of Sharks
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