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Ashlee Fechino

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Tulsa, United States
As seen in: The Happiness Function, MSN, Yahoo Life, The Weather Channel, Flipboard, Thrillist, Yahoo, Boston Herald, Yahoo Creators, NewsBreak, Wealth of Geeks and
Covers:  Adventure travel, state parks, national parks, outdoor recreation (hiking, camping, paddling, rafting), road trips, food, wine, agritourism, couple's trips, outdoor gear
Travel writer sharing outdoor adventures, road trips, and small towns in the US ☀️ Bylines: Yahoo, Thrillist, AP Wire & more / My brand @thehappinessfxn

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Ashlee Fechino is a nationally syndicated freelance travel writer who has carved out a niche in adventure travel. She’s the founder of The Happiness Function, a website inspiring happiness through travel and outdoor recreation.

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Bellevue, Washington, is the perfect place to base an adventure-filled getaway in the Puget Sound

Bellevue, Washington, is the perfect place to base an adventure-filled getaway in the Puget Sound

Discover the best things to do in Bellevue, Washington, from eating at local restaurants and shopping to kaya…

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This unexpected region in South Carolina is a paradise for kayaking and canoeing

This unexpected region in South Carolina is a paradise for kayaking and canoeing

Discover why South Carolina's Olde English District is full of hidden gems for people who love kayaking and c…

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My husband and I road-tripped through northern South Carolina. This small town surprised us the m...

My husband and I road-tripped through northern South Carolina. This small town surprised us the m...

Discover the best things to do in Lancaster, South Carolina, from admiring the art on the main street to pick…

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I stayed at an off-the-grid, all-inclusive remote lodge on an island in Alaska. It was incredible...

I stayed at an off-the-grid, all-inclusive remote lodge on an island in Alaska. It was incredible...

Located in Resurrection Bay, you must take a ferry to stay on Fox Island, where you can relax, get warm in a …

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10 cute small towns in the US that stole my heart this year

10 cute small towns in the US that stole my heart this year

These are some of the best small towns in America. They are so cute, you won't want to leave.

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This Scenic Drive Shows You the Best Parts of Yellowstone, Minus the Crowds

This Scenic Drive Shows You the Best Parts of Yellowstone, Minus the Crowds

Yellowstone National Park's Upper Loop Tour is an ideal way to take in as much of the park as possible.

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10 of the World's Happiest Countries in 2026

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Woman with arms outstretched in a tulip field with a windmill. (Francesco Riccardo Iacomino via Getty Images) If you’re looking to travel and find a bit of happiness along the way, these ten countries top the charts as the happiest in the world. Researchers from the World Population Review analyzed the last three years’ worth of data from 143 countries to determine which countries were the happiest.
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10 ways to save money by living off the grid

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Family walks in the field. (LENblR via Getty Images) I grew up on a little farm, and sometimes leaving the big city for a simpler country life sounds ideal, especially as food prices rise and cities become more crowded. As dreamy as it may seem, setting up a homestead and living off the land in rural America can be costly, especially with today’s real estate market.
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10 US Beaches Everyone's Talking About in 2026

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A lone swimmer enjoying turquoise waters and a lovely view of the Mokes on a clear sunny day at Lanikai Beach. (Ryan Tishken via Getty Images) Dr. Stephen Leatherman, or Dr. Beach, is an American coastal ecologist who has studied and rated beaches around the world for the past 30 years. Annually, Dr. Beach releases a list of America’s Best Beaches based on 50 criteria, including sand softness, number of sunny days, beach shape, and smell.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was writing for more prominent blogs and websites where my contributions were picked up and syndicated by larger publishers such as MSN.com.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I prefer to be pitched via email: ashlee@thehappinessfxn.com

Why did you become a journalist?

Writing is my passion. I appreciate the opportunity to spark joy and inspiration in others through my work.
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