Peter Fish
Contributing Writer, Via
Peter Fish is a San Francisco-based writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in California and the American West. For many years the travel editor at Sunset magazine. He is proud that he has visited all 58 of California’s counties.
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He has also written for the San Francisco Chronicle, AFAR, Coastal Living, Westways, and Alta.
Education
- Bachelors of Arts in American History, Yale University
- Hoyns Fellow in Creative Writing, University of Virginia
- Masters of Arts in English, Creative Writing, Stanford University
Articles by Peter Fish
These 6 spots will reconnect you with your ecosystem’s native plants.
Spring is prime time for a trip to relish colorful blooms from California to Wyoming.
Awe-inspiring views, sparkling lakes, and family-friendly activities abound at these alternatives to a national park vacation.
Whatever you like to do on your summer vacation, there’s a national park that’s a perfect fit.
Discover all the wonders that the dazzling centers of each Western state have to offer.
World-class art, gorgeous gardens, and a herd of bison: All in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
A weekend stroll reveals 250 years of history and a slew of modern wonders.
Looking for a sunny winter break? One of these five oceanside havens could be just right.
After half a century, San Francisco's wondrous science museum still fascinates and delights us.
Can a camping-crazy husband convince his spouse that the outdoors is made to be loved, not feared?
Spend a homespun afternoon at one of these seven bucolic spots, embracing your inner Old MacDonald.
A newspaper tycoon crowned an unassuming California hilltop with the palace of his dreams.
Honolulu's idyllic Lyon Arboretum celebrates its 100th birthday.