Tim Neville

Contributing Writer, Via
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Tim Neville is an avid hiker, fly fisher, skier and language learner who has traveled to nearly 80 countries to report his stories, some of which he has discussed on The Splendid Table, Travel with Rick Steves, and NPR’s Morning Edition. He lives in Central Oregon with his wife and daughter, and he has been writing for Via since 2012.

Featured Publications

He is a correspondent for Outside magazine and freelancer for the New York Times, the Seattle Times, and CNN. His work has also been published in The Best American Travel Writing, The Best American Sports Writing and Best Food Writing series as well as in other anthologies.

Awards

In 2015 Tim was named a Travel Writer of the Year (second place) by the Society of American Travel Writers.

Articles by Tim Neville

Autumn color reflects in Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park.

Forgo the crowds and find your own quiet pocket of autumnal magic.

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

These drives keep the adventures going throughout the year.

A hiker overlooks Williwaw Lakes in Chugach State Park, near Anchorage, Alaska, in summer.

Check out these hikes in state parks and other public lands instead of crowded national parks.

pair of Monterey pines tower above China Cove at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve near Carmel, California

Not just the prettiest. Not just the most popular. The best state parks in the West.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship leaving New York City.

Have a memorable holiday season at sea on these cruise lines.

rock monolith looms over Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming

See it up close on the interactive trail network for kids and families.

Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, Oregon at sunset.

Answer the call of the open road with trips to see rivers, craggy coasts, and mountain passes.

Brush Creek Distillery at sunset.

Pack the cowboy boots and some Gore-Tex apparel on a winter escape.

Colorful buildings and the pier reflect off the water in Juneau, Alaska.

The state capital boasts massive rainforests, mountains, and glaciers.

Mountain retreats in Whistler, British Columbia, blanketed in snow.

These four mountain towns deliver the best of winter.

A mid-century modern home in Palm Springs, California on a sunny day.

Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park peak in winter with hip offerings and outdoor adventure.

A man zip lines in Klamath Falls, Oregon

Klamath Falls offers outdoor adventures, historical sites, and comfort food.

two horse team pull a carriage of sightseers on a snowy day at Black Butte Ranch in Sisters, Oregon

Discover this base camp for outdoor winter fun that's also big on holiday spirit.

Golden sunlight illuminates the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge.

Fall in this fertile basin boasts fruitful farmers’ markets, sightings of migrating geese, and a pumpkin regatta.

aerial view of Salem, Oregon's Deepwood Museum and its gardens in autumn

Celebrate fall in the heart of the Willamette Valley.