Keridwen Cornelius

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Keridwen Cornelius is a freelance writer and editor from Phoenix with more than 15 years of experience. She writes from around the world and can usually be found seeking wonder, altitude, rivers, and wine.

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She has written for outlets including Outside, Scientific American, The New York Times, National Geographic Adventure, Sunset, and Phoenix magazine.

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Articles by Keridwen Cornelius

Mt. Moran overlooks a winding road in Wyoming's Teton National Park.

16 Seasonal Road Trips to Take This Year

These drives keep the adventures going throughout the year.
A woman uses the mobile passport control app on her phone as she walks through the airport.

Fast-Track Travel with Mobile Passport Control

A little-known free app streamlines re-entry into the U.S.
A family wanders through Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona

10 Best Places for Indoor Fun This Summer in Arizona

Fill your family's calendar with cool adventures in art, science, sports, and more.
A woman looks at a rock at Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site in Wrangell, Alaska.

7 Lesser-Known Places to Cool Down This Summer

Chill out at these refreshing destinations throughout the West.
Planes lined up at the gates outside of an airport terminal.

How to Avoid Flight Delays

Travel smoothly with these booking tips, tech hacks, and smart safeguards.
Woods Canyon Lake on a sunny day.

6 Unexpected Places to Cool Off in Arizona

Chill out at these 6 outdoorsy escapes.
A quillber at Animal Ark in Reno, Nevada rides in a wagon.

8 Animal Sanctuaries to Visit in the West

These ethically run homes for adorable creatures allow visitors to get up close and personal.
Kayaks on the shore of Lake Crescent in Washington's Olympic National Park.

5 Destinations to Escape Summer’s Heat and Smoke

Connect with nature in these cool idylls that are relatively safe from wildfires.
Everclear plays on stage at the Mesa Music Festival in Arizona.

8 Free Spring and Summer Festivals in Arizona

Fill your calendar with these budget-friendly bashes, classes, and parades.
pair of Monterey pines tower above China Cove at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve near Carmel, California

Best State Parks in the Western U.S.

Not just the prettiest. Not just the most popular. The best state parks in the West.
A couple rides their e-bikes on a tree-lined bike path.

How to Safely Ride and Charge E-bikes

Electric bikes come with risks: here’s how to rent and ride with confidence.
A woman sits on a red rock in Sedona, Arizona.

5 Peaceful Spring Break Spots in Arizona

These escapes provide quietude, meditative ambiance, and a chance to reconnect with nature.
A seating pod hangs from a palm tree at a tropical beach resort at sunset.

How to Avoid Unexpected Travel Expenses

Stave off sticker shock when flying, cruising, calling home, and more.
A person stands on an electric scooter in white sneakers.

How to Safely Ride an Electric Scooter

Here’s what you need to know when renting or buying an e-scooter.
Ljubljana Castle on a clear day in Slovenia.

5 Places to Travel Instead of These Popular Destinations

Sidestep the crowds at these scenic substitutes for some of the world’s most famous sites.