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

A family skis at Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Find skiing, seasonal festivals, and sunny water play for a song.

Acosia M. Red Elk in a buckskin dress sitting on a rock overlooking the Oregon landscape.

Keep these things in mind before you go.

Row boats waiting for passengers at sunrise at Hoa Lu Tam Coc, Hoi An Ancient Town in Vietnam.

Put the bucket list aside, and try one of these off-the-beaten-path destinations.

A group of riders meander through the desert at Kay El Bar Guest Ranch in Arizona.

This lasso-shaped road trip ropes in everything from saloon-packed mining towns to Indigenous lands of unbridled beauty.

A gondola goes up the hill at Arizona Snowbowl with fall color in the background.

Cooler weather ushers in opportunities for leaf-peeping, old-fashioned festivals, and Halloween hi-jinks.

Rear view of woman sitting on rock along Bright Angel trail overlooking South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

Recharge along Route 66, at an electric vehicle museum, atop the Grand Canyon, and more.

Biosphere 2 at sunset.

Just outside Tucson, this singular enclave feels worlds away with its unique blend of art, science, and scenery.

Overlooking the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River below.

Slow down and spend time at the surprising number of stunning sites on the way to the South Rim.

Kyoto Daigoji temple in Kyoto, Japan surrounded by fall color.

Comfortable weather and fewer crowds await at these beautiful spots.

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

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.

A little-known free app streamlines re-entry into the U.S.

A family wanders through Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, 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.

Chill out at these refreshing destinations throughout the West.

Planes lined up at the gates outside of an airport terminal.

Travel smoothly with these booking tips, tech hacks, and smart safeguards.

Woods Canyon Lake on a sunny day.

Chill out at these 6 outdoorsy escapes.