Skip To Main Content
Zoe Baillargeon on Muck Rack

Zoe Baillargeon

Verified
Portland
As seen in: Azure Road, MSN, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, MSN Philippines, Yahoo News Malaysia, Aol, National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Atlas Obscura, Flipboard and
Covers:  Travel, food & drink, culture, nature/outdoor adventure, sustainability

Get in touch with Zoe

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

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Zoe Baillargeon’s Biography

Read Full Bio →

Zoe Baillargeon is an award-winning freelance writer and journalist specializing in travel, food & drink, the outdoors, and culture for top outlets like National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Outside, Eater, Thrillist, Food & Wine, and many more. She also offers copywriting services for hospitality, travel, and food and drink brands and companies.

Zoe Baillargeon’s Journalist Portfolio

See all →
These are the real dunes that inspired Dune-and you can visit them

These are the real dunes that inspired Dune-and you can visit them

The inspiration for the desert planet of Arrakis and many of Dune's environmental themes lies along a remote …

View article →
Why Vancouver Island, Canada is the Next Great Wellness Destination

Why Vancouver Island, Canada is the Next Great Wellness Destination

From floating saunas to seaweed spas, discover thalassotherapy wellness on Canada's Vancouver Island.

View article →
This Stunning Pacific Northwest Destination Is Home to Idyllic Islands, Epic Whale-watching Tours...

This Stunning Pacific Northwest Destination Is Home to Idyllic Islands, Epic Whale-watching Tours...

Hike, bike, eat, drink, and whale watch your way around the San Juan Islands in Washington.

View article →
An Eater's Guide to the Canadian Rockies, a Mountain-To-Table Feast

An Eater's Guide to the Canadian Rockies, a Mountain-To-Table Feast

Lavish fine dining at epic mountainside hotels, picnic-ready charcuterie boxes inspired by First Nations food…

View article →
Where to See Glaciers Up Close, From Norway to Patagonia

Where to See Glaciers Up Close, From Norway to Patagonia

These Ice Age relics are fading fast, but there are still responsible ways to visit glaciers around the world.

View article →
Courier Collectives Are Combating Predatory Delivery App Practices

Courier Collectives Are Combating Predatory Delivery App Practices

With food delivery apps charging exorbitant fees to already-struggling restaurants, courier collectives have …

View article →

Articles

I Live in the PNW and This Is One of Its Most Exciting Cities—With Coastal Charm, Whale Watching, and Scenic Beaches Original

|
By Zoe Baillargeon Verified
| Travel + Leisure Verified
An aerial view of Lincoln City, Oregon. Credit: Shawn Livengood/Adobe Stock Sleep right above the waves at the oceanfront Inn at Spanish Head Resort. Search the shore for hidden glass floats from the Finders Keepers program. Grab a freshly fried meal from Pub Fish & Chips. Shop, dine, and explore the historic Taft district. Visit in the summer or fall to catch one of the city’s epic kite festivals, when larger-than-life kites fill the skies.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (3) Issue with article?

This 92-mile Road Is One of the Country’s Prettiest Drives—Climbing 5,430 Feet Past Mountains, Glaciers, and Waterfalls Original

|
By Zoe Baillargeon Verified
| Travel + Leisure Verified
A view of Mt. Rainier from Tipsoo Lake. Credit: The Speedy Butterfly/Adobe Stock The 92-mile Chinook Scenic Byway skirts the northeastern side of Mount Rainier with glacier views, waterfalls, alpine meadows, and a 5,430-foot mountain pass. Late summer and early fall, especially weekdays in September, offer the best combination of pleasant weather, lighter crowds, and full access before seasonal pass closures.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (2) Issue with article?

This 92-mile Road Is One of the Country’s Prettiest Drives—Climbing 5,430 Feet Past Mountains, Glaciers, and Waterfalls

|
By Zoe Baillargeon Verified
| On The Mic with Yahoo Singapore
Key Points The 92-mile Chinook Scenic Byway skirts the northeastern side of Mount Rainier with glacier views, waterfalls, alpine meadows, and a 5,430-foot mountain pass. Late summer and early fall, especially weekdays in September, offer the best combination of pleasant weather, lighter crowds, and full access before seasonal pass closures. Popular stops include Tipsoo Lake, Crystal Mountain, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, hiking trails, and small towns like Enumclaw and Naches.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 380 licensed articles (381 Total)

Interview

See all →

What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for my college newspaper covering the theater, events, and news beats.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but maybe someday!

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Miranda Priestly.

Awards

The Chatwin Project: Travel Writing Award

2017 - Travel Writing

A global travel writing contest by CEREAL, VINTAGE, and Moleskin to find the travel writers of tomorrow today. My essay "Life in Valparaiso" was the winner and was published on CEREAL's website.

View Award