Ariel Frager loves to get outside to play, be it surfing, traveling the world, or walking the dog. She is a school counselor and mental health therapist during the week and pursues her passion for exploring new places and cultures as a travel writer. Ariel's writing has been published in a wide variety of print and online outlets including: Travel + Leisure, Gear Junkie, Bearfoot Theory, Girl Camper and others. Ariel writes about outdoor and family adventures in her beloved Pacific Northwest and beyond. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her family.