About Me

I am the travel queen of all things California.

Barbara’s professional travel writing and editing career began in 1990 with the California Office of Tourism (aka California Travel & Tourism Commission). She was publications director for the California Official State Visitor’s Guide & Travel Planner, California Official State Map, and VisitCalifornia.com website.

She provided editorial and creative direction on scores of tourism publications including California Celebrations, California Drives, and Golden California and California Travel Ideas (quarterly magazines). She has written a variety of feature articles including: “California’s Iron Horses are Still on Track,” “Ahh, Spas…A Very Nice Feeling,” “Have a Whale of Good Time,” “California Waterfalls,” and “Anacapa! Who Says it’s Not for Kids?”

Recognized for her extensive knowledge of California travel, she has represented California on travel media press trips and familiarization tours, and at travel trade and consumer shows, media events and conferences. Barbara continues to pursue her passion for California travel as a freelance writer, editor and consultant.

Barbara graduated cum laude from California State University, Sacramento with a BA in Communications Studies. She is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of California, Bay Area Travel Writers, California Watchable Wildlife Committee, and Solano Land Trust.

Credits

Print:
Style Magazine, October 2011; CDPH Newsletter, October 2011; California Meetings & Events, July 2011; Southwest Spirit Magazine, December 2010; Style Magazine December 2010; Local Happenings December 2010; Mammoth Sierra Magazine October 2010; Mammoth Sierra Magazine July 2010; Inyo County Register May 2010; Northern California Meetings & Events Spring 2010; Northern California Meetings & Events Summer 2009; Sacramento Visitors Guide Spring/Summer 2009; Yosemite Gateway Partners Insert/California State Visitor’s Guide 2009; Lux Life Magazine January/February 2009; Sierra Heritage Magazine January/February 2009; Lux Life Magazine November/December 2008; Sierra Heritage Magazine September/October 2008; Lux Life Magazine July/August 2008; Lux Life Magazine May/June 2008; Lux Life Magazine March/April 2008; Lux Life Magazine January/February 2008; Sunset Magazine (Southern California) January 2008; Lux Life Magazine November/December 2007; Serrano Magazine September 2007; Sacramento News & Review August 2007; Sunset Magazine May 2007; Sacramento News & Review April 2007; Westways Magazine March 2007; California Official State Visitors Guide & Travel Planner 1995-2007; California Official State Map 1995-2006; Best of California Drives 2000-2006; California Celebrations 1991-2003; California Adventures & More; California Outdoor Recreation; California Map & Handbook 2001-2003; California Year in Review 2000-2006; Insights Newsletter; California Travel Planner (UK/Germany) 2004-2007; Golden California; California Travel Ideas; California Regional Brochures (12); Life Magazine advertorial; American Express “California Find Yourself Here” advertorial 1998-2003; Culture California advertorial 2002-2004; California Find Yourself Here special advertising section 2002-2005; Doctor’s Review; Life Magazine California advertorial

Photos:
Southwest Spirit Magazine, December 2010; Style Magazine December 2010; Local Happenings December 2010; Mammoth Sierra Magazine October 2010; Mammoth Sierra Magazine July 2010; Inyo County Register May 2010; Northern California Meetings & Events Spring 2010; Examiner.com; Sacramento Visitors Guide Spring/Summer 2009; Lux Life Magazine January/February 2009; Lux Life Magazine May/June 2008; Lux Life Magazine November/December 2007; Outdoor Writers Association of California Newsletter Spring 2007; Outdoor Writers Association of California Newsletter Winter 2006; California Official State Visitors Guide; VisitCalifornia.com; California Travel Planner (UK/Germany); CTTC Insights; OWAC.org; California Find Yourself Here advertising section; JetSettintheWest.com; California Preservation Foundation; BeachCalifornia.com; VacationTravelChannel.com; EggsBytheBay.com; CaliforniaInsider.Typepad.com

Web:
CaliforniaTravelinsider.com; Examiner.com/x-7202-Sacramento-City-Guide-Examiner; LuxLifeMag.com; http://hereandthere.homeandabroad.com; NewsReview.com/sacramento; HomeandAbroad.com; Westways.com; BeachCalifornia.com; VacationTravelChannel.com; VisitCalifornia.com; EggsBytheBay.com; SeeCalifornia.com, www.TravelingMom.com