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
The Best Bike Resumé, Bella Vista, AR
The mark of a truly fun destination is when you keep coming back; we routinely visit Bella Vista, Arkansas, twice a year, with the goal of adding a third extended stay. We road-tripped from West Michigan in early December (about 11 hours) to soak up year-round...
Virginia is for (Bike) Lovers
Virginia’s state marketing slogan: Virginia is for Lovers. However, I am advocating for a minor adjustment. Virginia is for BIKE lovers! After a 10-hour drive on numerous toll roads in Ohio and Pennsylvania, we landed in the state for lovers so Josh could continue his...
Birthday Bike, Whistler
In my group of adventurous friends, we have a rule. At milestone birthdays, particularly 50, you get to choose a vacation destination to celebrate active aging. Josh picked Whistler, BC, Canada, in September 2025 and its namesake, Whistler Bike Park. Why Whistler?...
