About Taryn
Originally from Long Island, New York, I have spent my adult life in the Arizona desert and the Missouri Ozarks. That diversity not only shapes my work but also perfectly reflects my adventurous spirit and passion for off-the-beaten-path destinations. I feel most at home hiking national parks, floating rivers, on spontaneous road trips, and camping the old-fashioned way, but I also appreciate the finer things in life – like a great espresso martini. In addition to Lonely Planet, my byline appears in Midwest Living, Matador Network, PHOENIX Magazine, Travel Wyoming, Experience Scottsdale, 417 Magazine, and many others.
