April Kilcrease
Senior Contributing Editor and Podcast Producer, Via
Born in Germany, April grew up on three continents. At 18, her heart found its forever home in Northern California. She loves exploring the West as the editor of Via’s road-trip and weekend travel stories and as a producer of the award-winning Via Podcast.
Featured Publications
Her writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the Guardian, Interior Design, Boing Boing, San Francisco magazine, and other outlets. She’s also worked as an editor for Afar, Airbnb, Yoga Journal, and Redwoods magazine.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in creative writing with Honors, University of California, Santa Cruz
- Master of Fine Arts in creative writing, Mills College
Articles by April Kilcrease
From gargantuan cabbage to reindeer yoga, this road trip serves up Alaska’s wildest—and most unexpected—summer delights.
Between Reno and Las Vegas, Highway 95 unfolds into a gallery of ghost towns, desert art, haunted hotels, and star-crowded skies.
A Top Chef alum shares harvest flavors and fall colors—from spicy ramen bowls to golden vineyard strolls.