Regular People Go on Adventures Too!

Tag along with me to DISCOVER your next outdoor travel adventure.

As an adventure traveler, mountain biker, hiker, golfer, skier, paddler, backpacker, and yogi… let’s celebrate life NOT on the couch. My feature blogs are full of juicy details and insight on destinations for the active traveler.

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Meet Laura

My goal is to help travel destinations, businesses, and organizations find their authentic voice to develop a connected digital strategy to increase marketing results and ROI.

I am a travel blogger and author of two books “I’ve Gotta Pack” and “Travel Light.” Since 2015, I’ve been partnering with destinations to promote the outdoor and adventure travel niche. My feature blogs are full of juicy details and insight on destinations for the active traveler that include mountain biking, hiking, golfing, skiing and more.

I am passionate about life-work-play balance, and my mission is to inspire others to travel their way to happy.

Let’s Go Places

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Latest from the Blog

Sweet Charleston, SC

Sweet Charleston, SC

The last time I was in Charleston, SC it was 1992. I was a graduate student and volleyball coach for Winthrop University, in town, to compete against the College of Charleston. Some 30 years later, I can vouch that the city has staying power. The low country and...

Women of OZ and The Best of Bella Vista

Women of OZ and The Best of Bella Vista

More women on bikes has always been my motto. I'm a dame in a MTB world full of dudes. Selfishly, I want more bike besties, and I'd love for more of them to be women. The sport leans heavily toward guys, and at last check, most sources show that only 15-30% are women...

Rides & Rambles (Vegas/Southern Utah)

Rides & Rambles (Vegas/Southern Utah)

I didn’t really consider Vegas an outdoor adventure hub until recently. We flew into Sin City in mid-February and promptly skipped the Strip and the gambling scene in favor of picking up our rental camper van for nine days of mountain biking and hiking. Las Vegas is...