Jennifer Burns Bright

Contributing Writer, Via
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Jennifer Burns Bright is an editor and award-winning writer specializing in culinary travel and natural history in the Pacific Northwest. She’s based on the Oregon coast and has written for Via since 2013.

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Her work has also appeared in AAA’s other magazines in the Pacific Northwest, Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Travel Oregon, Oregon Humanities, Gastronomica, Portland Monthly, and various NPR outlets (print and radio), among many others. 

Articles by Jennifer Burns Bright

The Sheep Creek Geological loop road in the Uinta Mountains

Take the scenic route where Wyoming meets Utah for canyons, rock formations, and wildlife.

Golden Gate Trail trailhead in the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier National Park at sunset with the mountain in the background.

Explore waterfalls, alpine wildflowers, and more.

Sunset over Helena, Montana.

Soak in the vibrant art, historic buildings, and hot springs.

A passport and photos lay on a desk next to a laptop.

Make the most of your vacation budget with these tips.

Crescent Trail Rides takes horseback riders onto the beach at Tolowa Dunes State Park in Northern California.

Winter offers surprising outdoor activities, from horseback riding to exploring Indigenous culture.

the spicy potato and corn chowder with toppings at Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup in Phoenix, Arizona

Discover a variety of takes on this beloved hearty soup throughout the West.

picture of a woman foraging a porcini mushroom in a forest

Collect your next meal outside at one of these foraging events.

Two hikers scramble on rocks along trail overlooking Sikta sound at sunset.

For wildlife and ocean vistas, historical architecture and totem poles, head to this multicultural crossroads in Southeast Alaska.

Hikers on a boardwalk in Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park on Victoria Island.

From Victoria to Tofino, explore the best the island has to offer.

Spirit Island on a sunny day in Maligne Lake Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.

From turquoise waters to roaming bison, experience the country’s grand beauty and diverse ecosystems at these parks.

A sailboat at sunrise on Flathead Lake near Kalispell, MT.

For a taste of the Old West—and an easy gateway to Glacier National Park—head to northwest Montana.

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.

Elephant seals on the beach at Ano Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County, California.

Visit elephant seal habitat amid windswept coastal beauty on a guided dune hike.

steamed pork dumplings with dipping sauce from Gyoza Bar in Vancouver, B.C.

By any name, in any form—boiled or fried, plain or pleated—dumplings are comfort food.

Aerial view of Genoa, Nevada and Mormon Station State Park.

Revisit the Gold Rush era at the historic settlement in Genoa, Nevada.