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Heide Brandes

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Heide Brandes is an award-winning journalist and travel writer based in Oklahoma. She loves outdoor adventures, exploring different cultures, and finding off-the-wall, bizarre, and wondrous experiences to enjoy. Heide writes for numerous national and international publications and is an award-winning member of the Society for Professional Journalists, North American Travel Journalists Association, and Society of American Travel Writers. Besides traveling and writing, Heide is also a professional Bellydancer, a medieval re-enactor, and a quirky chick who lives in Oklahoma City.

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Paddleboarding in Muscle Shoals, AL-Cover
AlabamaHow to Spend A Perfect Day Exploring Historic Muscle Shoals, Alabama
The writer fishing in Alaska
Fishing7 Adventures On The Ultimate Fishing Bucket List
Price Tower
OklahomaBest Things To Do In Beautiful Bartlesville, Oklahoma
The Waltzing Swinger ride at Dollywood
Theme ParksDollywood Delights This Summer With New Additions And Old Favorites
Canoeing in the Pacific Ocean.
InspireI Tried Ocean Kayaking In The Azores, Here’s How It Went
Turner Falls Park in Davis, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma9 Best Experiences In Beautiful Davis, Oklahoma
Waterfall along the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama.
AlabamaHow To Spend A Perfect Weekend In Charming Florence, Alabama
Leiper's Fork
Road Trips In The U.S.Leipers Fork, TN to Muscle Shoals, AL: 7 Adorable Country Towns To Experience
A scenic view in Tennessee.
Tennessee4 Beautiful Drives In East Tennessee
Caves in North America.
Outdoor ActivitiesEverything You Need To Know About Wild Caving In North America
Cruise ship in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Travel NewsAlaska Towns Excited For Cruise Season, But 2021 Visitor Experience Will Be Different
Hiking in Sparta, Tennessee.
Tennessee4 Fantastic Outdoor Activities Near Scenic Sparta, Tennessee