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Olivia Young

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  • Journalist, Freelance
  • Freelance Content Update Editor and Fact Checker, People Inc.
  • None, Freelance, People Inc.
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As seen in: People Inc., MSN Canada, Business Insider, Business Insider Singapore, MSN South Africa, National Geographic, Atlas Obscura, Smithsonian Magazine, Business Insider India, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure and
Covers:  Travel, Science, Conservation, Wildlife
Freelance travel & science journalist with bylines in @natgeo, @travelleisure, @sierra_magazine, @atlasobscura, @afarmedia, & more.

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Olivia Young is a freelance journalist covering travel and science. Her work has been published on Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Afar, Smithsonian Magazine, Sierra, Atlas Obscura, Midwest Living, Thrillist , Matador Network, Going, and other digital and print publications.

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This Storybook Ohio Town Feels Like New England—And It’s Just 30 Miles from Columbus

This Storybook Ohio Town Feels Like New England—And It’s Just 30 Miles from Columbus

The village of Granville brims with New England charm. Plan a day trip to experience the college town's appea…

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This Overlooked Midwestern City Is an Unexpected Adventure Capital

This Overlooked Midwestern City Is an Unexpected Adventure Capital

An industrial city full of 19th-century warehouses and railroad tracks has been blossoming over the past deca…

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6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus

6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus

DarkSky International lists 250 certified Dark Sky Places in more than 20 countries across six continents—but…

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Yes, You Can See USA's Most Visited National Park Without Crowds-Here's the Local Expert Guide

Yes, You Can See USA's Most Visited National Park Without Crowds-Here's the Local Expert Guide

Get off the beaten path in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with this guide including local expert tip…

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Ohio Has the Best State Park System in the U.S.-Here Are My Top Picks as a Local

Ohio Has the Best State Park System in the U.S.-Here Are My Top Picks as a Local

Ohio state parks were just named the best in the U.S. As a lifelong resident and nature lover, here are eight…

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In Prisons Across Ohio, These Inmates Are Finding Meaning by Saving Orphaned and Injured Animals

In Prisons Across Ohio, These Inmates Are Finding Meaning by Saving Orphaned and Injured Animals

The Ohio Wildlife Center’s hospital sends critters to five facilities for care before eventual release

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The Coolest Dinner Spot in Ohio Right Now is This 158-Year-Old Covered Bridge

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Pottersburg Covered Bridge decked out for dinner. Credit: Courtesy of Visit Union County In rural Ohio, the most whimsical venue for an alfresco dinner isn’t a lakeside terrace with umbrella-topped tables or even the lush garden of a charming pastoral inn. It’s a 158-year-old covered bridge that narrowly dodged demolition.
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This Storybook Ohio Town Feels Like New England—And It’s Just 30 Miles from Columbus

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| Midwest Living Verified
Downtown Granville shops and restaurants. Credit: Courtesy of the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce In the early 1800s, settlers from the Northeast arrived in what would become Granville, Ohio, creating a village that felt like home. Today, the town 30 miles outside Columbus retains a storybook New England vibe, with shops shaded by striped awnings and sidewalks lined with umbrella-topped bistro tables.
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These Are the 5 Best Caribbean Cruise Lines of 2026—See the Winners

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| Midwest Living Verified
Celebrity's newest cruise ship, the 16-deck Xcel, takes passengers to a variety of Caribbean ports. Credit: Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises The Midwest is replete with vibrant cities, idyllic small towns, and appealing scenery, but sometimes you have to go a little farther for certain things our landlocked region just doesn’t offer—namely the ocean.
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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email!

Why did you become a journalist?

I'm a news junkie and sucker for long-form journalism. I love the fast pace of media and getting away from my desk to chase a story in person

When's the best time to pitch you?

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.T.