About Us

Peter is a co-founder of Amazing America. He's a travel junkie and photography enthusiast based in North Carolina. He's been to 47 states and 35 National Parks.

Scott Tribble is a co-founder of Amazing America. He's a photographer and travel enthusiast based in Columbus, Ohio. He's visited 48 states to date (look out, Alaska & Delaware).

Michelle is a journalist, storyteller, and avid traveler, based in New York City.

Jim Blanks is a freelance writer based in Fresno, California.

Kristy is a freelance writer and health coach based out of the Portland, Oregon area. She earned a BA in English from the University of Idaho in 2014. Kristy and her cat Faye have taken several road trips across the western United States to explore and experience the beauty of nature and learn the history of rural America.

Colleen Smitek is a writer based in Cleveland and the editor of Lake Erie Living. Her favorite place to be is driving west into the sunset.

Danielle is an avid outdoor adventurer and freelance writer based in Colorado. When she’s not outside, she writing and taking photos for her adventure blog, Atlas Calling.

Mary is a Michigan native currently residing in the Portland, Oregon area. After living in Nashville, Tennessee for a couple of years, she packed up her car and drove out to the west coast to fulfill her lifelong dream of road tripping across America. Now she spends her days hiking in the mountains and exploring as many National Parks as possible.

Taryn is an Arizona-based freelance writer who travels extensively. She has a passion for exploring lesser-known destinations, catching mountain sunrises and beach sunsets, and discovering new independent craft beers.

Hope Harris is a freelance writer based in Houston, Texas. Hope discovered the freelancing world during the summer of 2020 and immediately started writing blog posts and content for websites. Hope is currently a student at the University of Houston where she will be majoring in Marketing and minoring in Journalism. Hope is very passionate about traveling and never turns down the opportunity to be outdoors and explore new places. Her goal is to travel to all 50 states in the U.S and one day travel to several countries all over the world. Hope is looking forward to many new experiences in traveling and continuing her journey as a freelance writer.

Andrew is a photographer, writer, and naturalist based in the Appalachian foothills of TN.

Gavin Lamb is a researcher and writer based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. He writes on a range of topics on nature and the outdoors, including conservation and sustainable travel.

Megan Zink is a content and demand gen marketer, photographer, journalist, educator and speaker. She is also the founder and Chief Content Officer of travel media platform Color & Curiosity. She loves the psychology of marketing and specializes in editorial work and storytelling, marketing strategy, content architecture and creative direction. Learn more at colorandcuriosity.com and follow along with her travel adventures at @moderatelyexcited on Instagram.

Matt is a Ph.D. student in environmental engineering at Montana State University where his research focuses on sustainable wastewater treatment and algal cultivation. He has lived in Bozeman for the past six years where he has worked with the Center for Biofilm Engineering. Matt spends most of his free time in the summer hiking and backpacking, and in the winter snowboarding. He is an astrophotographer by hobby as it combines his love for the outdoors, star gazing, and photography. In his own words, “Bringing light to the darkness” allows him to explore the other side of the beautiful places we love. Many of the images capture the motion of our planet in the stars and showcase the grandeur of the universe. The images are meant to provide a glimpse into the mystery of the night and impart a sense of wonder as we contemplate the beauty of our planet and the vastness of time and space.

Kristie works as a medical speech-language pathologist by day and a freelance writer and editor by night. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia and loves traveling, running, and cooking.

Sylvia Karcz is a freelance writer forever dreaming of her next adventure. She thrives off of movement outdoors and connections in new places.

Adeleine Whitten is a writer and marketing consultant in Cleveland, Ohio. Read more of her work at www.professionalkindof.com, where she talks about everything from marketing tips to career development to surviving as a young professional.

Laura is an American travel writer who lived in Asia for 7 years and enjoys experiencing new places through hiking and eating. Now living in Chicago, she is spending her time traveling in the U.S. and loves finding hidden gems tucked away in unexpected places.

Amanda Morgan caught the travel bug young and has pursued a life of wanderlust and adventure ever since. She works as a freelance writer and blogger enjoying off-the-beaten-path destinations with boho vibes and eco-tourism.

Tami Benedict is a Northern California based travel writer that is navigating traveling with a baby. She loves sharing her tips, experiences, and adventuring locations with all and won't turn down a hike if you ask.

Soleil is a marketing freelancer based out of Los Angeles, California. She has a deep passion for sustainability and loves traveling, writing, and rock climbing in her free time.

Hi, I'm Karina: a passionate content writer specializing in travel, pet, fashion, and health/wellness niches. I strongly believe in the power of the written word and the impact it can have on others if their minds/hearts are touched by the copy they've read. I'm an avid traveler who loves beaches, sushi, and my precious pup Ariel, our mischievous furry bundle of joy.

Jen is a photographer, writer, and former Active Duty service member. She has run over 20 marathons in a dozen different states and is on a mission to visit every National Park in the country.

Tim Kotowski is a writer with a background in political science and journalism. He has a passion for exploring new places and has visited dozens of cities around the world. Tim loves to share his travel experiences and insights with others through his writing. Follow his adventures as he discovers new cultures, experiences local cuisine, and immerses himself in the history and traditions of each destination he visits.

An outdoor enthusiast and educator, Michael loves spending his time adventuring in wild spaces. He spends his time exploring Minnesota State Parks and is currently finishing up both the state park hiking club and passport club. Other outdoor hobbies include birding, mushroom hunting, herp hunting, kayaking and canoeing, and basically anything that gets him outside into the wilderness.

Erin is a freelance writer and former journalist based out of Southern California. When not working in healthcare, you can find her planning her next trip, creating travel itineraries for her friends, or hanging at her parent's farm in Idaho.

Andrew is a 25-year-old freelance writer based in New Jersey. He creates engaging and informative content for a variety of audiences. With his robust attention to detail and ability to find the right words, Andrew is able to make meaningful impacts through his writing.