Melanie Haiken
Melanie Haiken is an award-winning writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area who covers travel, health, science, and the environment for numerous national and regional magazines and websites.
Featured Publications
Her work has also appeared in CNN, Forbes, Parade, AFAR, Health, Real Simple, and the Washington Post.
Education
- Master's in Journalism, Bachelor of Arts in English, University of California, Berkeley
Articles by Melanie Haiken
Fall in gold country means harvest celebrations, revisiting mining history, and prime leaf peeping.
Grants Pass, a onetime logging and mining town, is a great place to chill out on a hot summer day.
Tumbling rivers, hot springs, and historic gold mining towns are just some of the riches here.
Find out what cabin to book, when to arrive, and more.
These historic towns along Highway 49 offer great food, hospitality, architecture, and scenery.
Slot canyons, scenic viewpoints, and a Lake Powell are highlights of a visit.
Cherish moments in your life with travel to places such as France, East Africa, Bora Bora, and Maui.
The hills are alive with Swiss heritage and active adventures in Midway, Utah.
Bodega Bay offers a welcoming atmosphere, Michelin-starred cuisine, and unspoiled beaches.