Member News

Erin Deinzer continues to contribue to Mount Baker Experience with the publication of two articles in their fall issue—one on outrigger canoeing in Maui, and one on birdwatching in British Columbia. Read them here and here. Deinzer also had two “first-time” articles published in Texas Meetings + Events on unique team building venues (due out this month), and AAA’s VIA Magazine (for Oregon and Idaho members) on luxury RVing.

Molly Blaisdell is bringing in several BATW members for a November 15 event at the Clift Hotel’s legendary Redwood Room. The historic hotel is reintroducing itself as a place to honor history, culture, and community. The inaugural events will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. and Friday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the Clift’s legendary Redwood Room. November’s featured speakers include:

Yvonne Michie Horn is pleased to announce the release of her 100 Things to Do in Sonoma County Before You Die, Second Edition. Available on Amazon and other outlets, the book unveils adventures like going for a geothermal swim at Morton’s Hot Springs, grabbing a bite at three historic eateries, entering the world of Star Wars at Rancho Obi-Wan—and 97 more activities.

Marybeth Bond published several recent articles in publications ranging from the Tiburon Ark to GoWorldTravel and MSN.com. Read her article entitled Crossing Continents. Mediterranean Journey Through Spain, Morocco and Gibraltar in GoWorldTravel here. She highlighted Yosemite Without Reservations here. and the Best Things to Do in Quebec City: Ultimate Weekend Guide (2025) here. Bond’s feature on truffle hunting in Provence is here.

Ginny Prior published two features on Scottsdale in September. Foodie Scottsdale ran in Diablo Magazine’s One Fine Weekend section and a more adventure-oriented article ran Prior’s Happy Wanderer column in the Bay Area NewsGroup.  Read them here and here.

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