
Mikkel Woodruff
Mikkel Woodruff is a writer, professional photographer of 17 years, and co-founder of the travel sites Sometimes Home and Sometimes Sailing and co-host of the Small Ship Cruise Talk podcast. A longtime North Carolina resident and Florida native, she covers the Southeastern United States for Only In Your State with a deep appreciation for the region's character, coastlines, and community. Her photography background brings a distinctly visual storytelling quality to her work — she doesn't just describe a destination, she renders it.
Serving up Soft Serve: This Ice Cream Shop in Florida Won Me Over
A Filipino-inspired ice cream shop in Orlando featuring unique flavors and inclusive values, perfect for dessert lovers seeking something beyond ordinary soft serve.

Breathtaking Flowers Are Just One Reason to Put a Glencairn Gardens Hike in South Carolina on Your Spring To-Do List
Explore the scenic Glencairn Gardens in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The peaceful 0.6-mile hike features flowers with well-maintained paths perfect for hikers of all levels seeking natural beauty in every season.
