Taryn Shorr-Mckee
Taryn Shorr-McKee is an Ozarks-based travel writer and photographer originally from Long Island, New York, who has spent her adult life between the Arizona desert and the Missouri Ozarks — and writes like someone who knows both intimately. For Only In Your State, she covers Missouri and beyond, with a particular focus on outdoor adventure, under-the-radar destinations, local food and craft beer, and the kinds of small businesses and hidden gems that most travelers drive right past. Her work has also appeared in Lonely Planet and Midwest Living. Follow her adventures at chasingtrailblog.com.
You’ve Seen This Eerie Wyoming Landscape in Movies—Now It’s Reopening
Nearly 30 years after Starship Troopers filmed at this otherworldly place in Wyoming, Hell’s Half Acre has reopened to the public.
Step Inside the National Videogame Museum in Texas and Play Retro Gaming Classics
Most museums ask—require—you to look. This one insists you play.
Skip the Crowds at Glacier National Park: 5 Underrated Montana Spots to Visit Instead
For travelers willing to go beyond the obvious, Montana rewards curiosity. And in my experience, the places you'll remember most aren’t the ones from the postcards.
Meet the Woman Who (Literally) Paved the Way for Glamping in Branson, Missouri
From corporate executive to heavy-equipment operator, Halley Fleming followed her instincts to create a one-of-a-kind glamping escape in the Ozarks.
Check Into the Upside Down at This Real-Life ‘Stranger Things’ House
The beloved ‘80s-themed sci-fi/drama/horror series ended, but fans can keep the culture alive by staying in the replica Byers’ house near Atlanta.
Experience ‘Old Florida’ on Cabbage Key, a Tiny Island Only Accessible by Boat
This 100-acre Gulf island has no roads or vehicles, a family-run inn, roaming tortoises, and one famously paradise-like dollar bill-covered bar.
I’ve Stayed in Over 40 Glamping Resorts Across the US, and These Are the 10 Most Memorable
From my first glamping stay near Zion to solo nights in an Alaskan yurt and family trips to Colorado, these 10 “glampgrounds” stand out most.
This Tribal-Run Montana Ski Area Keeps Skiing Accessible—and Deeply Rooted in Community
On a Native American reservation in northern Montana, Bear Paw Ski Bowl proves that skiing doesn’t need luxury or high prices—just community, commitment, and a shared love of winter.
Step Inside Arkansas’ Ozark Ball Museum, a Wonderfully Weird Collection Hidden Inside a Home
Part ball collection, part folk music experience, this by-appointment museum invites visitors into a Fayetteville home filled with stories, songs, and surprises.
Utah Has a Sparkling “Glass Mountain” Hidden Deep in Capitol Reef
Reaching this little-known formation in Capitol Reef National Park took time, trust, and a very rough road — and it was worth every mile.
