Recent Articles
I am a freelance writer based in North Lake Tahoe, one of America’s premier destinations. For the last 20 years, I have written a variety of content including: press releases, magazine/newspaper articles, blog posts, website pages, and books. (I had my first article published in Launch wakeboard magazine when I was 15 years old.) I am currently a regular contributor to Tahoe.com, Enjoy magazine, The Tahoe Weekly, IVCBA, Mineral County Independent-News (MCIN), and the Sparks Tribune. My latest digitally published articles are found below, or feel free to access the digital versions of my 2022 articles, 2021 articles, 2020 articles, 2019 articles, 2018 articles, 2017 articles, and 2016 articles via the highlighted links.
Need help with content or interested in learning more about my writing services? Email me and let’s talk.
I'm also excited to announce that I co-authored a book with Stuart Thornton titled 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.
More about Moon Northern California Road Trips:
Watch my April 21, 2020 Tahoe Treks virtual talk with the Washoe County Library here.
...or take the "Which Road Trip is For You?" quiz to see if you match up with Northern California.
"Amazing Tahoe books to read from Tahoe Weekly contributors"- Tahoe Weekly, April 3, 2020
"My 3 Favorite Northern California Camping Spots"- Moon, April 2020
2023 PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Home Away From Home- Enjoy, September 2023
Tahoe Multisport for Year-Round adventure gear- IVCBA, July 2023
Swimming at the Sparks Marina is a way to beat the heat- Sparks Tribune, July 2023
Embark on a celestial journey with Tahoe Star Tours- Tahoe Weekly, July 2023
Tahoe Art League Studio Tour- Tahoe Weekly, July 2023
Tahoe's Best Golf Grub- Tahoe Weekly, July 2023
Lucky Boy Fire burns 157 acres- MCIN, July 2023
Cool Days- Enjoy, July 2023
County to receive $870k in PILT payment- MCIN, June 2023
Officials stress safety around fast-moving streams- MCIN, June 2023
Gamers unite! Hawthorne games store a place for all ages- MCIN, June 2023
Bighorn Crossing set to open under new ownership- MCIN, June 2023
New exhibits at the Gatekeeper's Museum- Tahoe Weekly, June 2023
Tahoe Raw Bars- Tahoe Weekly, June 2023
Megan Jost: From watercolors to whimsical tales- Tahoe Weekly, June 2023
Funds approved for nonprofits to develop employment opportunities- Sparks Tribune, June 2023
Lifelong Sparks resident was city's longest standing mayor- Sparks Tribune, June 2023
Officials stress public to use caution around Truckee River- Sparks Tribune, June 2023
Rehab project in downtown Sparks to begin this week- Sparks Tribune, June 2023
Chain restaurants around the Basin- TAHOE Magazine, Summer 2023
Tahoe's Best Happy Hours- TAHOE Magazine, Summer 2023
Local Spirited Drinks- TAHOE Magazine, Summer 2023
Locally Made Treats for Your Pets- TAHOE Magazine, Summer 2023
A Testament to Excellence- Tahoe.com Magazine, Summer 2023
Sharing the Tahoe Lifestyle- Tahoe.com Magazine, Summer 2023
45 Years of Tahoe Pedal Power- Tahoe.com Magazine, Summer 2023
A Partner in Paradise- Tahoe.com Magazine, Summer 2023
Higher Frequency Healing moves into former Souled Out space- MCIN, May 2023
Family, friends celebrate 72nd AFD- MCIN, May 2023
MGGH becomes designated recovery friendly workplace- MCIN, May 2023
AFD pageant crowns its winners- MCIN, May 2023
Hawthorne set to honor America's Armed Forces- MCIN, May 2023
Plenty of AFD events on tap for families- MCIN, May 2023
Walker Lake water levels rise 4 feet in two months- MCIN, May 2023
For the first time, girls getting a chance to play Little League softball- MCIN, May 2023
Work continues on shuttered golf course- MCIN, May 2023
Planning in the final stages for AFD- MCIN, May 2023
Sparks City Manager keeps his job with mayor's vote- Sparks Tribune, May 2023
It's now illegal to now be a street racing spectator in Sparks- Sparks Tribune, May 2023
Get involved in the community this Mother's Day weekend- Sparks Tribune, May 2023
Big changes coming to Pyramid Highway- Sparks Tribune, May 2023
After 35 years, iconic Sparks business to shut its doors- Sparks Tribune, May 2023
Steeped in History- Enjoy, May 2023
RTC holds public meeting on Sparks Boulevard Project- Sparks Tribune, April 2023
El Capitan diner will be remained close for another week- MCIN, April 2023
Propose solar project would create hundreds of jobs in MC- MCIN, April 2023
MC to receive $250k in rural schools funding program - MCIN, April 2023
Member Profile: Thania's Juice Bar- IVCBA, April 2023
Take It Out Back- Enjoy, April 2023
Public meeting set for April 19th on Phase II of Sparks Boulevard-Sparks Tribune, April 2023
Unlimited champagne and furry friends will be at the Peppermill April 8- Sparks Tribune, April 2023
Great Community Clean-up volunteers needed for April 29- Sparks Tribune, April 2023
County seeking grants for parks, state beach improvements- MCIN, April 2023
Carving Out a Special Space for Books- Tahoe Quarterly, Best of Tahoe 2023
Tahoe's Best Ski Resort Burgers- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023
IV/CB's Summer Camp Roundup- IVCBA, March 2023
Pretty in Pink- Enjoy, March 2023
Northstar at 50- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023
Victorian Square Improvement Projects to be finished next month- Sparks Trib, March 2023
Highway reopens after crews clear rockslide by Walker Lake- MCIN, March 2023
Big turnout for annual Elk’s Crab Crack- MCIN, March 2023
Water from string of recent storms has made its way into Walker Lake- MCIN, March 2023
Elks Lodge to Host Annual Crab Crack This Weekend- MCIN, March 2023
Storms this winter bring record snowpack to Walker River Basin- MCIN, March 2023
Two more rockslides shut down highway again around Walker Lake- MCIN, March 2023
Tahoe’s Best Ski-In Cocktails- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023
Liz Paganelli Fine Art- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023
Electric snowbikes growing in popularity- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023
Kick off April with EggFest at the Lazy 5 Regional Park- Sparks Tribune, March 2023
Former fire chief rejects settlement offer; files civil suit- Sparks Tribune, March 2023
Former nursing facility reopens as upscale apartment complex- Sparks Tribune, March 2023
Elks Lodge names Casey Mentzer its 2022 Citizen of the Year- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023
Drake Elementary School teacher wins prestigious Milken award- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023
Council rejects settlement offer from former fire chief- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023
City launches new interactive app for residents- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023
New freestanding ER opens in Spanish Springs- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023
RTC seeks input on Sparks transit route improvements- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023
Winter cruising on Lake Tahoe- Tahoe Weekly, Feb 2023
Coworking in Lake Tahoe: Locations abound for remote workers- Tahoe Weekly, Feb 2023
The Evolution of the Eadington Gallery- Tahoe Weekly, Feb 2023
Tahoe's Best Spots for Bubbly- Tahoe Weekly, Feb 2023
Tahoe Valley businesses discuss winter struggles- Tahoe Tribune, Feb 2023
Monopoly Lake Tahoe edition on sale now- Nevada Appeal, Feb 2023
Fireman's Ball returns to Hawthorne Feb. 18th- MCIN, Feb 2023
New county vehicles; grant funding discussed at MC Commissioners meeting- MCIN, Feb 2023
Timeline of golf course reopening remains uncertain- MCIN, Feb 2023
USGS releases alarming report on MC groundwater depletion- MCIN, Feb 2023
Serpent Union to open next week at high school- MCIN, Feb 2023
Utility rate increase approved by commissioners- MCIN, Jan 2023
Recent rain and snow beneficial to Walker Lake inflows- MCIN, Jan 2023
Commissioner Hall joins national opioid network- MCIN, Jan 2023
Praxis Skis: Handcrafting skis in the Sierra- Tahoe Weekly, Jan 2023
Former fire chief seeks $440k in damages- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2023
Officials approve cost of new sewer projects- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2023
Historic snowfall greets the new year in Northern Nevada- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2023
Former Tahoe Biltmore on track to become a Waldorf Astoria- NNBW, Jan 2023
Former Tahoe Biltmore on track to become a Waldorf Astoria- Nevada Appeal, Jan 2023
Sheriff's deputies arrest Washington fugitives- MCIN, Jan 2023
FHCU customers warned of new scam- MCIN, Jan 2023
NYE storm dumps up to 6 inches of snow in Hawthorne- MCIN, Jan 2023
Several crashes reported due to weather- MCIN, Jan 2023
Tahoe Dragon: New video game based on Tahoe lore- Tahoe Weekly, Jan 2023
Tahoe Bagel Company: Bringing East Coast flavor to South Shore- Tahoe Weekly, Jan 2023
New Terrain- Enjoy, Jan 2023
Paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe is just one of my many favorite pastimes.