Stephanie Vermillion
Freelance journalist for Outside, National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, etc.
Travel + Adventure Journalist for Outside, National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, Vogue, Business Traveler Magazine
Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer who covers stories of adventure, culture, astrotourism, and conservation for National Geographic, Outside, Travel & Leisure, Vogue, and AFAR. Her book, "100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Adventures after Dark," published by National Geographic and Disney Publishing, debuts in December 2024. Follow her on Instagram (@bystephanievermillion).
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15 Sep 2025
I've Visited 30 National Parks—This Is My Favorite to Visit During the Fall for Stunning Foliage Views and Fewer Crowds
Travel + Leisure
Here's why you should visit Grand Teton National Park during the fall
03 Sep 2025
How to See the Northern Lights Without Leaving the U.S.
Outside Online
We polled space-weather experts, astrophotographers, and aurora guides for their top tips for enjoying 'solar maximum'—the 11-year peak of Northern Lights activity. Here's what they said
25 Jun 2025
A new project in the Chugach and Tongass National Forests will make overnights in Alaska's wilderness less intimidating for travelers looking for “soft” adventures in the wild
06 Jun 2025
Once reserved for mountain towns, iron-rung climbing courses called via ferratas are showing up in places like Columbus, Ohio. Here's where else to try one
27 May 2025
This Wednesday, the sun will align perfectly with New York City's skyscrapers. Catch the surreal view with these tips, then add these other urban “henges” to your list
16 May 2025
As interest in women's sports continues to grow, fans are increasingly willing to travel the globe to experience it
15 May 2025
This Utah National Park Has Canyon Views and Postcard-worthy Landscapes—and One of the Scariest Hikes in the U.S.
Travel + Leisure
Come for the soaring sandstone, stay for the stars—here's everything you need to know about visiting Zion National Park
27 Apr 2025
This Is the Largest National Park in the U.S.—with 13 Million Acres of Mountains, Glaciers, and Ghost Towns
Travel + Leisure
Here's what you should know before visiting Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska
22 Apr 2025
From Acadia to Yellowstone, here's the official list of all the national parks in the United States
