
2026 August Featured Member of the Month: David Lee Drotar
David Lee Drotar’s journalism and photography focus on nature, environmental and cultural issues and his work has appeared in Northwest Travel & Life, Adirondack Life,

David Lee Drotar’s journalism and photography focus on nature, environmental and cultural issues and his work has appeared in Northwest Travel & Life, Adirondack Life,

Indiana’s natural attractions and rural communities offer travelers a refreshing sense of renewal. Relax on the beaches of the Indiana Dunes National Park. Hike scenic

I am the founder of Art of Place Atelier, a seasonal journal that explores the intersection of ecology, culture, and artistry through narrative essays and

Karen Gershowitz has been traveling since she moved to Europe alone at seventeen. Six decades and more than one hundred countries later, she is still

Randy Johnson’s passion for the outdoors has inspired countless articles and award-winning guide and other books to the nation’s most popular national parks and the South’s increasingly sophisticated winter

Charleston is a charming coastal destination known for its rich history, well preserved architecture and Southern hospitality. Founded in 1670, the city offers a unique
Concrod, California is a vibrant, diverse community known for being near the Mt Diablo foothills in San Francisco’s East Bay, north of Oakland, Berkeley and
I’m an award-winning freelance travel and outdoor (e.g., fly fishing/wingshooting) writer, focusing on destination and experiential pieces for newspapers, magazines, and online outlets. Over the
What got you into travel journalism?My oldest daughter, Kellisa, was born with severe hydrocephalus and was a 25-weeker micropreemie. The doctors didn’t expect her to
