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Tracy Beard

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As seen in: Wander With Wonder, Upscale Living Magazine, Communities Digital News, We Said Go Travel, 1859 Oregon's Magazine, Luxe Beat, Oregon Wine Press, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, LuxeGetaways Magazine, 1889 Washington's Magazine, Meeting News Northwest and
Covers:  luxury and adventure travel, spas, wellness, fine dining, wine, art, mixology, and relationships
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Tracy Beard’s Biography

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Tracy Ellen Beard is a Longview, Washington, based freelance writer, editor and photographer specializing in travel, dining, wine, libations, adventure, non-profits, and wellness. She is an avid outdoors person who takes pleasure in hiking, skiing, backpacking, and cycling. Tracy shares a unique perspective on the world from both her personal travels and her excursions as the founder of an international children’s nonprofit. She attended culinary school in San Francisco, California, and owned a…

Tracy Beard’s Journalist Portfolio

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Five Incredible Luxury Spa Resorts South of the Border

Five Incredible Luxury Spa Resorts South of the Border

The word "vacation" conjures up visions of spectacular food, delicious cocktails, exciting activities, and ex…

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SEADREAM YACHTS Service and Gourmet Cuisine Supreme

SEADREAM YACHTS Service and Gourmet Cuisine Supreme

Leave your responsibilities behind and plan a trip with SeaDream Yacht Club where the officers and crew intui…

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CHEF JUAN JOSÉ CUEVAS 1919 RESTAURANT

CHEF JUAN JOSÉ CUEVAS 1919 RESTAURANT

Chef Cuevas, a native of Puerto Rico, took the position of executive chef at 1919 Restaurant in 2012 upon h…

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Discover Two Unique Five-Star Hotels in Barcelona, Spain

Discover Two Unique Five-Star Hotels in Barcelona, Spain

The city of Barcelona boasts numerous stylish hotels and rooftop bars, a variety of delicious food, and incre…

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How to Tread Lightly While Adventuring in the Florida Keys

How to Tread Lightly While Adventuring in the Florida Keys

Like a string of beads on a delicate thread cast upon the sea, the allure of the Florida Keys can not be unta…

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SookePoint Offers a Quiet Escape on Vancouver Island

SookePoint Offers a Quiet Escape on Vancouver Island

The city of Sooke and SookePoint are located on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island less than an hour's …

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The New Luxury of Washington Wine Country: The Somm Hotel & Spa in Woodinville

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| LuxeGetaways Magazine
Washington produces many of its celebrated wine grapes east of the Cascade Mountains. Between 2000 and 2020, Woodinville’s wine industry flourished, transforming the community into a major Washington wine destination alongside Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. Less than 30 miles from downtown Seattle, Woodinville now offers far more than tasting rooms. The area boasts acclaimed wineries, chef-driven restaurants, wellness experiences, and creative ways to explore Washington wine.
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Rusty Parrot Lodge Reborn

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| Upscale Living Magazine Verified
In the late 1980s, Ron Harrison, a man with a passion for the West and a love of hospitality, set his sights on Jackson, Wyoming. His dream was simple yet profound: to create a lodge that felt like home, complete with warm cookies fresh from the oven and the kind of thoughtful touches that turn strangers into family. Together with his teenage son, Brandon, Ron began building on a quiet corner across from a park, just a short walk from the lively town square.
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7 Historic Lodges with Unique Stories to Tell

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| Northwest Travel & Life Magazine Verified
The Pacific Northwest’s rugged coastlines, ancient forests and pristine rivers have long attracted travelers seeking respite from urban life. This region boasts some of America's most distinctive and storied lodges, each with its own remarkable history and character. From sacred seminaries and fish canneries to wilderness retreats that once hosted Hollywood royalty, the following seven historic lodges represent the diverse hospitality and authentic regional history of the Pacific Northwest.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing the "Out and About" column for the Columbia River Reader

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To share the passions of others with integrity.