Author Bio

Angela Chao

Angela Chao is a journalist, newsroom leader and digital content pioneer based in Atlanta. She leads an international news team at Healthline Media to cover the latest, solution-based health and medical news and make scientific research more digestible for millions of readers across the globe. Rock climbing, hiking, traveling and skiing are among the various hobbies and activities she enjoys in her spare time. Her favorite outdoor adventures include hiking along the Oregon Coast and in the Puget Sound area whenever she’s back in the Pacific Northwest to visit family and friends. REI member since 2016.

Stories by Angela Chao...

A rock climber wearing protective gloves holds onto a crack in a rock with one hand while inserting a cam for protection in the crack with the other hand.

Best Outdoor Rock Climbing and Bouldering Near Atlanta

Angela Chao|September 27, 2022

When it comes to outdoor rock climbing, some of the iconic locations in the Western states, such as California, Colorado, Oregon and Wyoming, might be the first...