Lisa Maloney

Lisa Maloney is a freelance writer and editor. Her parents dragged her to Alaska at a young age, (figuratively) kicking and screaming because she didn't know what an "Alaska" was and was sure she wouldn't like it. In a way, that early sentiment was correct: She didn't like Alaska. She loved it, and is still there more than 35 years later. Lisa got her start in 2005 as an outdoors columnist and reporter with local newspapers. She went on to serve as senior editor for Alaska Magazine, pen Moon...See more

Lisa Maloney is a freelance writer and editor. Her parents dragged her to Alaska at a young age, (figuratively) kicking and screaming because she didn't know what an "Alaska" was and was sure she wouldn't like it. In a way, that early sentiment was correct: She didn't like Alaska. She loved it, and is still there more than 35 years later. Lisa got her start in 2005 as an outdoors columnist and reporter with local newspapers. She went on to serve as senior editor for Alaska Magazine, pen Moon Alaska, Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska, and 50 Hikes Around Anchorage , and write for National Geographic, Cond� Nast Traveler, the New Zealand Herald , Fodor's Travel, Frommer's, and many more. When Lisa's not busy writing you'll probably find her reading, hiking, kayaking, dancing, or playing traditional Irish music--one of many passions that tend to lure her off the beaten path--on the button accordion and fiddle. See less