Laurie Schmidt, Author at Laurie J. Schmidt

Laurie Schmidt

Laurie Schmidt is a freelance writer, author, and photographer with 25+ years' experience creating content for magazines, web sites, and blogs.

I’ve always had a fascination with South Pacific islands. Something about that region of the planet has always called to me. So, when I did …

Hiking, Utah · February 21, 2023

With more than two million visitors in 2021, Bryce Canyon ranks among the most popular national parks in the United States. And there’s good …

New Mexico · February 3, 2023

Let’s face it—Santa Fe is a worthwhile destination in itself. Wandering around the museums, historic buildings, and quaint shops on the …

Hiking, Utah · July 1, 2022

When I was a kid, a scene I saw in an old western movie absolutely terrified me: A man died a slow death by sinking in quicksand. It was a …

Hawaii, Kauai · June 10, 2022

As a kid growing up in south Florida, I went to Disney World a lot. My favorite ride at the Magic Kingdom was It’s a Small World, a …

Solo Travel · June 1, 2022

I’ve been traveling solo for more than 25 years, and it’s given me some of the most rewarding experiences of my life. But was I afraid to …

New Zealand · May 3, 2022

When I did my solo trip around the South Island of New Zealand, I hadn’t planned to spend much time on the West Coast. It was mostly just a …

Hiking, Utah · April 7, 2022

If you want to get an up-close look at southern Utah’s arches, natural bridges, and hoodoos, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument …

Bermuda · March 1, 2022

Back in the late 1970s, my brother and I went to see the new blockbuster movie, The Deep. I was fascinated by the cool underwater scenes I’d …