School
University of Connecticut
Expertise
Skiing, National Parks, Adventure Travel Planning
- Brian's number one travel skill is finding the cheapest way to get himself on the water wherever he is visiting to fuel his inner pirate.
- He has taken amazing trips around Utah and the Southwest with great local guides and outfitters.
- He lives by the motto, "Any bag is a carry-on if you believe in yourself."
Experience
Brian started his writing career in the outdoor retail space, describing Gore-Tex in colorful language for Backcountry.com. Since then, he's written travel content for Utah.com, Visit Utah, Visit Nebraska, and Outside Online. He's also been published in McSweeney's Internet Tendency.
Education
Brian attended the University of Connecticut after they won several basketball championships and before they started winning them again.
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Massachusetts
By Brian Higgins
This state reservation in Massachusetts has a mysterious and ominous name but is one of the best places in the state to see unique rock formations and more.
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