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Traveler. Writer. Editor. Hiker. Swimmer. Wife. Mom. Nature and RV enthusiast. (Luxury resorts and spas aren’t bad either.)

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Kara Williams’s Biography

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In my 30-year editorial career, I’ve worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, proofreader, and corporate copy editor. As a freelance writer and editor, I’ve long focused on my true love — covering all things travel.

I’ve done just that — writing about family trips, girlfriend getaways, romantic escapes, outdoor adventures, and upscale resorts — for clients such as Expedia, Family Vacation Critic, and The Denver Post, among many (many!) other publications and companies.

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Kara Williams’s Journalist Portfolio

Review: Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel, in Sedona, Arizona

Review: Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel, in Sedona, Arizona

Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel sits on 3 acres just off busy state Route 89A that runs through Sedona, Ariz. Whe…

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15 Warm-weather Getaways to Help Travelers Escape the Cold

15 Warm-weather Getaways to Help Travelers Escape the Cold

While some people look forward to winter and its opportunities for cuddling by the fire, sipping hot cocoa, a…

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Seeking Adventure? Try these 4 Outdoors Itineraries in Southern Utah

Seeking Adventure? Try these 4 Outdoors Itineraries in Southern Utah

A land of red-rock canyons, towering sandstone cliffs and majestic mesas, southern Utah is an adventurer's pl…

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What's New at Luxury Ski Resorts This Year | Virtuoso

What's New at Luxury Ski Resorts This Year | Virtuoso

From chairlift upgrades to après-ski delights, here's what travelers can look forward to on some of our favor…

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6 RV Campgrounds Near Epic Colorado Hot Springs

6 RV Campgrounds Near Epic Colorado Hot Springs

Colorado's natural hot springs are an adventurer's dream. They're fabulous places to soak sore muscles after …

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I didn't let travel restrictions stop me from visiting French Polynesia

I didn't let travel restrictions stop me from visiting French Polynesia

Vacationing in this idyllic island locale was as magical as I'd hoped it would be, even with COVID-19 travel …

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Articles

Systematic review and meta-analysis of stroke blood biomarker data highlights need for more translational research methods

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By Christine G. Smothers, Shivam Gandhi, Julia Chang, Sadia Tahir, Jarrett Kelley, Emily Wang, Hannah Mack, Bethany L. Armentrout, Jing L. Wang, Kara Williams Verified, Zea Bud, Chris Winkelman, Sarah R. Martha, Grant O’Connell, Kareem Fareed, Cindy Dong, Madaline Witort, Darynaisha Crawford, Christine Horvat-Davey, Jon W. Schrock, Agnieszka A. Ardelt
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Abstract Stroke is one of the most frequently mistriaged medical emergencies. As a result, significant efforts have been made to identify blood biomarkers that could aid in stroke recognition. Large numbers of studies have reported candidate assays with seemingly high levels of diagnostic performance; however, practices employed in many of these studies could limit generalizability.
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The best family beach vacations in the US for summer 2026

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The best family beach vacations in the US for summer 2026

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USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The best family beach vacations combine kid-friendly lodging close to the water with plenty of off-beach attractions for when you need a break from the sand and sun. And, like all good family vacation ideas, the top beach destinations are safe and affordable, too.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editorial assistant at Working Mother magazine in NYC.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I used a typewriter to type high school research papers!

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I was a cub reporter, news editor, subscription editor, and then co-editor-in-chief. Loved it all and it shaped my career.