Skip to main content
Karuna Eberl on Muck Rack

Karuna Eberl

Verified
Boulder
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Money Canada, Yahoo Life, BBC, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo Singapore, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Finance Singapore, Atlas Obscura and

Get in touch with Karuna

Contact Karuna, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Karuna Eberl’s Biography

Read Full Bio →

Freelance journalist and photographer specializing in environmental issues, nature, travel, science and history. Multi-award-winning book author, travel and nature books.

Karuna Eberl’s Journalist Portfolio

See all →
Letter from the Keys: Week 6 of Florida Keys quarantine

Letter from the Keys: Week 6 of Florida Keys quarantine

I asked our friend, Key West guidebook writer Karuna Eberl if she'd like to write about what it's like during…

View article →
Voices For Nature, Summer 2022

Voices For Nature, Summer 2022

News from the Florida Keys Wildlife Society and the four Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges

View article →
Plants That Support Pollinators' Full Life Cycle

Plants That Support Pollinators' Full Life Cycle

Pretty flowers are only part of what pollinators need. Here are some native plants that help pollinators thri…

View article →
5 Southeastern State Park Campgrounds Worthy of a Detour

5 Southeastern State Park Campgrounds Worthy of a Detour

The Southeast is steeped in a diversity of ecosystems, geology, and human history. From waterfalls and rock f…

View article →
Conch Republic dictionary: Talk like a native in Key West

Conch Republic dictionary: Talk like a native in Key West

When you visit Key West, sometimes known as the Conch Republic, you may hear some phrases you don't understan…

View article →
Florida Keys wildlife: 12 animals not to miss & when to see them

Florida Keys wildlife: 12 animals not to miss & when to see them

Some Florida Keys wildlife live on the islands year-round. Others species are only in town for the winter, to…

View article →

Articles

Firework Safety Tips for the Rest of the Summer

|
By Karuna Eberl Verified
| Yahoo News Malaysia Verified
In my neighborhood, firework safety is at the forefront of everyone's minds this summer, especially since the skies are currently filled with smoke from western wildfires. But even if you don't live in a fire-risk area, fireworks still pose serious threats, from house fires to injuries. In fact, in 2025, more than 13,000 people were admitted into emergency rooms during the 4th of July holiday alone. "Most fireworks injuries are burns to the hands and face," says attorney Parham Nikfarjam.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (2) Issue with article?

I Found Out a Massive Rat Moved Into My Attic — Here’s How I Handled It

|
By Karuna Eberl Verified
| Yahoo News Malaysia Verified
Welcome to Domestic Disasters, where we take a look at some of your worst mess-ups and grossest finds. We take them to the experts to find out how big of a problem they are and how expensive they are to fix. Lindsay and her husband had been living on a half-acre property in the Colorado countryside, complete with fruit trees, wide-open spaces and snowcapped mountain views. For a few years, it was idyllic — but then the scratching started.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

The Money Advice Nobody Gives New Homeowners (But Really Should)

|
By Karuna Eberl Verified
| Yahoo Finance Singapore
Many new homeowners end up feeling blindsided by the true cost of owning a home — and the first six months can be the most stressful financially. Not only are savings depleted from the down payment, but a host of unexpected expenses often pop up, from repairs to rising escrow costs and insurance gaps. "I also think many buyers underestimate how emotionally exhausting homeownership can be," says real estate expert Ben Mizes. "Renters are accustomed to paying the same amount each month.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 731 licensed articles (749 Total)

Awards

See all →

Society of American Travel Writers

2022 - Excellence in Craft - Western Chapter

Award for "6 Ways to Experience Key West Hemingway Style" in Florida Rambler.

View Award

Florida Outdoor Writers Association

2021 - Excellence in Craft

1st Place, Magazine Short Feature: Remote Islands in the Florida Keys, Florida Rambler 2nd Place, Conservation Story: Researchers Unravel the Secrets of Silver Rice Rats, Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges 3rd Place, Magazine Feature: Talk Like a Native in Key West, Florida Rambler 3rd Place, Outdoor Travel Story: 12 Keys Animals Not to Miss, Florida Rambler

View Award

Florida Outdoor Writers Association

2020 - Excellence in Craft

2nd Place, Magazine Feature: Call of Duty, National Parks magazine 1st Place Blog Post and 2nd Place, Magazine Short Feature: Letter From the Keys, Week 6 of Quarantine, Florida Rambler

View Award

Outdoor Writers Association of America

2019 - Excellence in Craft

For "The Tiny Florida Butterfly That Refuses to Become Extinct" article in Atlas Obscura.

View Award

Florida Outdoor Writers Association

2019 - Excellence in Craft

1st Place, Magazine Short Feature: Old Man In the Keys, Florida Traveler

View Award

Florida Outdoor Writers Association

2018 - Excellence in Craft

1st Place, Magazine Feature: A Skink Story, Bright Tale of a Lowly Lizard, Keys Style Magazine 3rd Place, Magazine Feature: The Meaning of the Chug, National Parks Magazine 3rd Place, Magazine Short Feature: The Tiny Blue Butterfly that Refuses to Become Extinct

View Award

Florida Outdoor Writers' Association Excellence in Craft

2018 - Book

First Place for Quixotic's Key West & The Lower Keys Travel Guide

View Award

American Book Awards

2017 - Travel Book

First Place for Quixotic's Key West & the Lower Keys Travel Guide

American Book Awards

2017 - Best Interior Graphic Design

Finalist, for Quixotic's Key West & the Lower Keys Travel Guide

University of Montana, School of Journalism

1996 - Graduated magna cum laude (High Honors)