Laura Kiniry
Laura Kiniry is a professional freelance journalist and content creator with more than 15 years of experience. She is based in San Francisco (for more than 25 years!), and her work specializes in the SF Bay Area, travel, food and culture, wellness, cultural sustainability, and outdoor adventure. She has also served on a variety of panels as both a travel writer and culinary judge, and occasionally mentors college students looking to pursue a career in travel journalism. Her public speaking topics include everything from how to break into writing to the ins-and-outs-of RVing.
Featured Publications
Her writing has appeared in dozens of national, regional, and online publications, including O, The Oprah Magazine, BBC Travel, AtlasObscura.com, CNN.com, Smithsonianmag.com, National Geographic Traveler, AllRecipes.com, TravelandLeisure.com, Budget Travel, AARP, Popular Mechanics, The San Francisco Chronicle, and Frommers.com. She is also the author of three guidebooks on the Garden State (where she's originally from): Moon Handbooks New Jersey, 1st and 2nd editions, and Moon Spotlight: The Jersey Shore.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Urban Studies & Geography focus from San Francisco State University
Articles by Laura Kiniry
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Discover the best time to visit, where to stay, and what to do in this land of extremes.
These hidden gems in the West will have you smitten.
See frozen waterfalls, watch for whales, cozy up in a cabin, and more this season.
Discover new things to do, whether you’re exploring your neighborhood or a new destination.
Find warm escapes and snowy wonderlands at these spots.
Put the bucket list aside, and try one of these off-the-beaten-path destinations.
See gargantuan pumpkins, walk Halloweentown streets, and more.
All aboard, train lovers and skeptics—there’s a route for you.
For a fresh twist on a meal out, follow the locals to the city’s liveliest inexpensive dining spots.
From Arizona to California, these wildlands offer history and space to spread out.
Central California Sierra’s magic mountain loop: Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.