Jennifer Burns Bright
Contributing Writer, Via
Jennifer Burns Bright is an editor and award-winning writer specializing in culinary travel and natural history in the Pacific Northwest. She’s based on the Oregon coast and has written for Via since 2013.
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Her work has also appeared in AAA’s other magazines in the Pacific Northwest, Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Travel Oregon, Oregon Humanities, Gastronomica, Portland Monthly, and various NPR outlets (print and radio), among many others.
Articles by Jennifer Burns Bright
Enjoy historic charm and an updated waterfront in Portland’s neighbor across the river.
For a taste of the Old West—and an easy gateway to Glacier National Park—head to northwest Montana.
Take the scenic route where Wyoming meets Utah for canyons, rock formations, and wildlife.
Explore waterfalls, alpine wildflowers, and more.
Soak in the vibrant art, historic buildings, and hot springs.
Winter offers surprising outdoor activities, from horseback riding to exploring Indigenous culture.
Discover a variety of takes on this beloved hearty soup throughout the West.
Collect your next meal outside at one of these foraging events.
For wildlife and ocean vistas, historical architecture and totem poles, head to this multicultural crossroads in Southeast Alaska.
From Victoria to Tofino, explore the best the island has to offer.
From turquoise waters to roaming bison, experience the country’s grand beauty and diverse ecosystems at these parks.
Answer the call of the open road with trips to see rivers, craggy coasts, and mountain passes.
Visit elephant seal habitat amid windswept coastal beauty on a guided dune hike.
By any name, in any form—boiled or fried, plain or pleated—dumplings are comfort food.