Author Bio

Laura Read

Laura Read is a writer and photographer for national and international magazines, covering travel, culture, people, farming and food. Her work as appeared in VIA, San Francisco Chronicle, Travel + Leisure, Sierra, National Geographic Traveler and more. REI member  since 1987.

Stories by Laura Read...
How Your New Jacket Got Its Color

How Your New Jacket Got Its Color

When you go paddling, hiking or skiing next year, which colors will you prefer to wear—electric blue, navy, chartreuse, turquoise or pink? To a novice scanning ...