Sandy is a freelance writer based in Richmond, Virginia. She enjoys traveling to islands, natural attractions, theme parks and haunted spots. She has a lofty goal of visiting every park (national and theme) in the U.S. Her interests range from food, fun and outdoor activities to celebrity restaurants, Vegas and Broadway shows and grand hotels. Her work has appeared at AFAR, MapQuest Travel and Better Boat. When she’s not doing any of the above, she can be found reading, bicycling or trying to do yoga.
| Story | Published |
| West Virginia’s New River Gorge Just Became Our Newest National Park | 1/15/21 |
| Busch Gardens Announces Winter Weekends and Mardi Gras Limited Capacity Events | 1/12/21 |
| Princess Diana’s Jewelry: The Spencer Tiara and Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara | 1/8/21 |
| Check Out What’s Coming to Disney Theme Parks in 2021 | 1/8/21 |
| 6 Picture-Perfect Covered Bridges in Maryland | 1/6/21 |
| Baltimore and Morgan State Played a Part in the Creation of Netflix's ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ | 12/28/20 |
| Several Richmond Area Restaurants Permanently Closed Due to Pandemic | 12/22/20 |
| Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers and the Dogs they Love | 12/22/20 |
| Joe and Jill Biden Will Bring Dogs Back to the White House | 12/17/20 |
| Ocean City’s Penguin Swim to Go on as Planned on New Year’s Day 2021 | 12/16/20 |
| Virginia’s Historic Hotels: The Georges Inn | 12/16/20 |
| New Arena Proposed for Former Best Products Site in Henrico County | 12/16/20 |
| Maryland Polar Bear Plunge to Go Online for This Year's Event | 12/14/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Lighthouse Road Trip | 12/10/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Weird and Wonderful Roadside Attractions | 12/7/20 |
| Oreo Cookie-Scented Candles Are a Thing, and They’re on All of Our Christmas Lists This Year | 12/7/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Driving Tour of Virginia LOVEwork Signs | 12/3/20 |
| Virginia's Historic Hotels: The Jefferson Hotel | 12/2/20 |
| Recipe: How to Make Your Own Old Bay Seasoning | 12/1/20 |
| Understanding the Difference in Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Telecare | 11/30/20 |
| Virginia’s Historic Hotels: The Martha Washington Inn & Spa | 11/25/20 |
| Maryland Road Trip: Lighthouse Tour of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River | 11/24/20 |
| List of Pop-Ups in DC That You Can Still Check Out During the Pandemic | 11/24/20 |
| The Koh-I-Noor Diamond: From the Mines of India to the Crown of England | 11/23/20 |
| Experience 2 Miles of Breathtaking Colors at Lights on the Bay in Sandy Point State Park | 11/20/20 |
| Have a Holly Jolly Time at Busch Gardens' Limited Capacity Christmas Celebration | 11/19/20 |
| Recipes: 3 Ways to Serve Cranberries for Thanksgiving | 11/16/20 |
| World's Largest Seagrass Restoration Project Is a Success Off Virginia Coast | 11/10/20 |
| Succulent Christmas Trees Put an Adorable Spin on Holiday Decor | 11/10/20 |
| Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Winter Weather | 10/29/20 |
| José Andrés Is Bringing 'Spanish Diner' to Bethesda | 10/23/20 |
| Halloween-Themed Skincare Making Classes for Kids at Elodie's Naturals | 10/22/20 |
| 'Harry Potter' Corn Maze Returns to Maryland Field | 10/19/20 |
| Showtime’s ‘The Good Lord Bird,’ Starring Ethan Hawke, filmed in Virginia | 10/16/20 |
| Tips for Surviving Sun Glare While Driving | 10/16/20 |
| Colorado State-cations: 9 Ghost Town Tours That Are Worth the Trek | 10/12/20 |
| Yankee Candle Has Released New Christmas Scents Just in Time for the Most Wonderful Time of Year | 10/9/20 |
| Virginia's Historic Hotels: The Cavalier Resort and Beach Club | 9/25/20 |
| World War II Aircraft to Fly Over DC on Friday, September 25 | 9/24/20 |
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Lie in Repose at Supreme Court for Outdoor Public Viewing | 9/21/20 |
| 11 of Maryland's Quirkiest Roadside Attractions for the Road Tripper in All of Us | 9/14/20 |
| Tips to Keep Your Legs Healthy While Working Remotely | 9/10/20 |
| The Clown Motel Is a Real Thing (And So Is the Cemetery Right Beside It) | 9/4/20 |
| Busch Gardens Announces 'Taste of Busch Gardens' Limited-Capacity Food and Beverage Event | 9/3/20 |
| 7 Botanical Gardens at the National Mall That Will Give You a Serious Case of Garden Envy | 9/1/20 |
| The Lincoln Motor Court Offers Retro Charm Along a Historic Highway | 8/28/20 |
| Clever Mnemonic Devices to Boost Your Memory | 8/20/20 |
| Health Warning Issued About Harmful Algae Bloom on Lake Anna | 8/19/20 |
| 5 of the Best Bars in Ocean City | 8/17/20 |
| 4 Places to Celebrate National Rum Day in Richmond | 8/11/20 |
| Review: The 2020 Ford Ranger | 8/10/20 |
| Virginia Hotel Makes Travel + Leisure’s List of ‘Top 100 Hotels in the World’ | 8/7/20 |
| 7 Reasons to Move to Houston | 8/5/20 |
| 2 Virginia Hotels Make Travel + Leisure’s List of ‘Top 15 City Hotels in US’ | 8/4/20 |
| 3 Best Places for Root Beer Floats in Richmond | 7/31/20 |
| Busch Gardens Will Open on a Limited Basis for ‘Coasters and Craft Brews’ Special Event | 7/30/20 |
| 3 Best Places for Ice Cream in Richmond | 7/29/20 |
| Recipe: Disney Shared Its Fried Pickle Recipe, and We’re in a Happy Place | 7/27/20 |
| Ford Mustang Mach I Reboot Coming in 2021 | 7/27/20 |
| How to De-Winterize Your Dirt Bike or ATV | 7/24/20 |
| Virginia Road Trip: 15 Scenic Waterfalls to Beat the Summer Heat | 7/22/20 |
| Virginia's Historic Hotels: The Williamsburg Inn | 7/17/20 |
| Sweet, Savory, and Southern-Fried: The Best Places for Chicken and Waffles in Richmond | 7/15/20 |
| Here Are the Winners of 'Best of Ocean City 2020' | 7/13/20 |
| 3 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Richmond | 7/10/20 |
| The Best National Park in Each State | 7/10/20 |
| Gary Larson Debuts First 'Far Side' Cartoon in 25 Years, and We Couldn’t Be Happier | 7/10/20 |
| 6 Places to Savor 'Bastille Day' on July 14 in Richmond | 7/9/20 |
| 7 Weird Country Songs About Cars and Trucks | 7/2/20 |
| 7 Weird, Wacky, and Downright Kooky Sites to See in New Jersey | 7/2/20 |
| 3 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Richmond | 7/1/20 |
| Motorcycle Road Trip: Colorado Scenic Byways to Take by Bike | 6/15/20 |
| Maryland Road Trips: 6 Things to Do on the Eastern Shore | 6/11/20 |
| Cracker Barrel to Start Selling Alcoholic Beverages | 6/10/20 |
| Mexico Offering Half Off Hotels and Other Deep Discounts to Bring Visitors Back in 2020 | 6/9/20 |
| New Jersey Road Trip: 6 Gardens in the Garden State | 6/4/20 |
| Dr. Beach Announces List of Top 10 Best Beaches in the U.S. for 2020 | 6/4/20 |
| New Jersey Road Trip: Jersey Shore Lighthouses You Need to Visit Today | 5/29/20 |
| Colorado State-cations: 5 Dude Ranch Vacations for Cowpokes and City Slickers | 5/22/20 |
| American Kennel Club Names America’s Most Popular Dog Breeds | 5/14/20 |
| Krispy Kreme to Give High School, College Seniors Free ‘Graduate Dozen' Box of Doughnuts | 5/14/20 |
| Universal Orlando to Partially Open CityWalk This Thursday | 5/13/20 |
| Colorado State-cations: 5 Ski Resorts for People Who Don’t Like Snow | 5/12/20 |
| 5 Famous Movie Cars We Wish We Could Own | 5/6/20 |
| Kia Telluride Named the 2020 World Car of the Year | 5/4/20 |
| Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to Fly Over DC and Baltimore on Saturday, May 2 | 5/1/20 |
| Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to Perform Flyovers in Honor of Essential Workers | 4/29/20 |
| Colorado State-cations: Old West Road Trip Tour Around Denver | 4/24/20 |
| Maryland Mountains: 7 Things to Do in Deep Creek Lake | 4/24/20 |
| Armchair Travel Just Got Real: Virtual Travel Ideas to Curb Your Wanderlust | 4/24/20 |
| 6 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day at Home | 4/21/20 |
| ‘Newsies: The Broadway Musical’ Now Streaming on Disney+ | 4/17/20 |
| Here's Your Chance to See a Pink Floyd Concert | 4/17/20 |
| The Best Selfie Spots in Western Maryland | 4/17/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Road-Tripping from Falls Church | 4/14/20 |
| DC Museums Open Up Art Installations for Online Viewing | 4/10/20 |
| Andrea Bocelli to Perform Solo at the Duomo in Italy on Easter Sunday | 4/9/20 |
| Virginia Beach Hotels Opening up Rooms to Homeless to Help Halt Coronavirus Spread | 4/7/20 |
| Stay-at-Home Order Issued by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam | 3/30/20 |
| Here Are the Richmond Restaurants Offering Curbside Pickup and Takeout | 3/24/20 |
| National Park Service Says 'Come on in' by Waiving Entrance Fees | 3/24/20 |
| Adventures in Virginia: Road Tripping From Alexandria | 3/20/20 |
| Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion Delay Opening Days Due to Coronavirus | 3/17/20 |
| Richmond Craft Brewery Events: Mar. 16–22 | 3/13/20 |
| Order Up: The 6 Best Spots for Breakfast in Richmond | 3/13/20 |
| Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Richmond | 3/11/20 |
| Something in the Water Festival Returns to Virginia Beach, Apr. 20–26 | 3/10/20 |
| Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias Bringing Arena Tour to North America | 3/10/20 |
| Richmond Craft Brewery Events: Mar. 9–15 | 3/6/20 |
| DC Chefs Rack up 2020 James Beard Foundation Award Nominations | 2/28/20 |
| Richmond Chef and Bakers Nominated for James Beard Award | 2/28/20 |
| Richmond Craft Brewery Events: Week of Mar. 2–8 | 2/27/20 |
| Pantheon, a Record-Breaking New Roller Coaster, Will Open at Busch Gardens in 2020 | 2/21/20 |
| Richmond Craft Brewery Events: Feb. 24—Mar. 1 | 2/21/20 |
| Richmond Restaurant Featured on 'Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back' | 2/10/20 |
| Richmond Is for Lovers: The Top 5 Things to Do in Richmond for Valentine's Day | 2/7/20 |
| Chef José Andrés Has Opened a Taco Food Stand at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore | 1/28/20 |
| 5 Best Spots for Hot Chocolate in Richmond | 1/21/20 |
