Laurie Schmidt, Author at Laurie J. Schmidt

Laurie Schmidt

Laurie Schmidt is a freelance writer, author, and photographer with 25+ years' experience creating travel and science content.

Hiking, Utah · October 9, 2024

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 · October 4, 2024

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 …

Hawaii, Photography · June 24, 2024

I admit I’m not very motivated when it comes to getting up early enough to photograph sunrises. I have honestly tried, but my body is just …

Hiking, History, Utah · April 16, 2024

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) encompasses a vast region that covers nearly two million acres in southern Utah. The …

Solo Travel · February 22, 2024

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 …

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 …

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 …