2026 June Featured Organization of the Month: Visit Concord
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 Walnut Creek. We are home to a National Historical Park and the Concord Naval Weapons Station Magazine, Port Chicago and Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, home of the Port Chicago 50. […]
2026 June Featured Member of the Month: Peter Brookes
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 last seven years, I’ve won 14 excellence-in-craft awards for my writing from state, regional, and national writers organizations. I’m a member in good standing with OWAA, AGLOW, and POMA. Prior […]
2025 August Featured Journalist of the Month: Jen Murphy
Jen Murphy is a freelance journalist who splits her time between Boulder, Colorado and Maui. She was previously the travel editor at Food & Wine magazine, the deputy editor at AFAR, and the executive editor at Sunset. She is a regular contributor to Outside, Conde Nast Travel, Travel & Leisure, the Knot, Robb Report, and […]
2025 July Featured Destination of the Month: Travel Juneau
Get to know Juneau, America’s most scenic state capital. Nestled between towering mountains, lush temperate rainforests, thundering tidewater glaciers, and the pristine waters of the Inside Passage, Juneau, Alaska, is a destination for those seeking unforgettable, authentic experiences. Draw inspiration from the rich Alaska Native culture of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian, stewarding the land […]
2025 July Featured Journalist of the Month: Scott Harris
Scott Harris is a veteran journalist well known globally for his work online and in printluxury publications. In addition to being a journalist he is also a sommelier through thecourt of master sommeliers and is one half of a husband-and-wife team that are knownin most hospitality circles in the United States and abroad.He is very […]
2025 July Featured Journalist of the Month: Elaine Harris
Elaine Harris is a seasoned culinary and travel writer with over two decades of experience in the field. Passionate about exploring and sharing the world’s diverse flavors, cultures, and experiences, she has cultivated a network of relationships in the culinary world and beyond. Elaine weaves the tapestry of storytelling, backed by real-life experiences, research, and […]
2024 June Featured Journalist of the Month: Alice Ford
Alice is a passionate world traveler, conservationist, and explorer rooted in storytelling, writing, and filmmaking. Growing up in the woods of New Hampshire, Alice has always had a love for nature, animals, and adventure. From a very young age, she had the joy of experiencing some of the world’s most special and beautiful places, starting […]
2024 June Featured Journalist of the Month: Michael Mucci
To take people along the exploration journey, globetrotters Michael Mucci and Kati Weiss bring the ultimate thrill with their travel blog, “Live Fun Travel.” Having toured 70 countries across six continents, Michael and Kati showcase their love for new experiences. However, their story extends beyond exploring different locations; they are deeply committed to promoting awareness […]
June 2024 Featured Destination: Visit Big Bend
The Big Bend of Texas is home to a few remarkable communities: Marathon, Study Butte, Terlingua, Lajitas, and Big Bend National Park. The communities offer services, amenities, and entertainment for all types of travelers with accommodations running the range from convenient and comfortable to resort luxury. A variety of outdoor activities are also available like […]
2023 June Featured Journalist of the Month: Bob Nesoff
NATJA’s founder and first president is an award-winning journalist with some 40 awards to his name as a reporter for two major daily newspapers. His first travel article was on the diversion of water for Niagara Falls to the Canadian side to study the American Falls. There was a photo of him standing at the […]