Welcome

My name is Kayla and I live in North Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful places in the world. Along with snowboarding, wakeboarding, hiking, paddleboarding, traveling, and hanging out with bunnies, I love to read, write, and drink coffee.

As a full-time freelance writer, I regularly contribute to the Tahoe Quarterly, Sierra Nevada Ally, Tahoe Daily Tribune/Sierra Sun, and Enjoy magazine. To see samples of my work, view all of my recent articles here. I’ve also written a few books.

Stuart Thornton and I also have the second edition of Northern California Road Trips out in stores now! It is the perfect companion for a trip around Northern California, spelling out where to go, what to see, and what to do in the state's coastal and inland regions. This comprehensive guide also includes a variety of maps, images, and information about national parks such as Lassen, Crater Lake, Yosemite, and more. I hope you enjoy reading Northern California Road Trips as much as I enjoyed writing it and that you find a place (or a few) that you connect with.

I will be giving a reading related to NCRT at the Oct. 10, 2025 Tahoe Literary Festival. I hope to see you there!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kayla