Mandy Ferreira

Senior Digital Editor, Via
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Mandy Ferreira is a freelance writer and editor with more than 12 years of experience creating engaging content with a passion for sustainable and ethical living.

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Mandy's work has also appeared in Sunset, Runner's World, San Francisco Chronicle, SFGate, Healthline, Rodale's Organic Life, and Yoga Journal.

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Articles by Mandy Ferreira

A man rides a shared bike on a protected bike lane in New York City.

Drivers need to be especially cautious around cyclists. Here’s how best to share the road.

A trail through Muir Woods National Monument.

Plan your trip in advance for a hassle-free experience at these popular parks in the West.

AAA Members hike through a massive tree trunk in Redwood National and State Parks.

Stand among the giants from Southern Oregon to Central California.

Astoria, Oregon overlook

Want to escape the big city? Head to these small towns for a relaxing weekend getaway in the West.

Audi E-Tron SUV on California's Highway 1.

From day trips to cross-country ventures, explore the open road in an EV with these helpful tips.

AAA Members ski with views of Lake Tahoe.

From ski towns to tropical beaches, here are the best places to play—and relax—from November to March.

line of traffic on a city road.

Road safety gestures keep drivers, motorcyclists, and cyclists safe—and ticket-free.

Rusted car and abandoned buildings in the ghost town of Bodie, California.

These historic haunts offer a dust-kissed look back on a bygone era.

a picture of Pando Forest in Utah during fall with golden leaves on the aspens

Stunning autumn foliage, mild temperatures, and crowd-free attractions reward fall travelers.

A car drives on a rural road under a 30 mph speed limit sign.

Speeding is just as deadly as drunk driving.

Bicyclists ride through an intersection in San Francisco, California.

Cities across the West are paving the way for safer streets for everyone.

A woman stands in her bright modern kitchen.

Stay cool inside while cutting high summer utility bills with these 9 simple steps.

A small car parked at a mountain overlook.

Reduce the impact and cost of your summer getaway.

A Tesla on a highway outside of Bend, Oregon.

Drive further between each charge.

A car safely goes around a cyclist on a city street.

Here's when to use your horn, hazard lights, and more.