Susan Lynne Hamilton
Susan Lynne Hamilton is an award-winning writer, specializing in travel, recreation, wine, food and health. As the Feature Writer for Suite 101’s Northwest U.S. travel section, she showcases the rich features this unique region of America offers.
Susan's most recent Suite 101 articles are posted at the end of this profile.
Awarded Online Articles
Her Suite 101 Editor’s Choice articles include travel pieces on Port Angeles and San Juan Island, Washington, as well as that state’s tulip festival. Her article on sardines as sustainable seafood won a Suite 101 contest for “evergreen” articles. Susan has also contributed travel pieces to www.trazzler.com, such as her story on Yellowstone Lake, all of which were chosen as favorites by the editors.
Writing Experience
Susan logged 10 years as a regular columnist and feature writer for The Pacific Northwest Inlander, an alternative weekly newspaper covering eastern Washington and north Idaho. She has also contributed numerous articles for regional Northwest magazines, including:
- AAA’s Washington/North Idaho Journey
- Northwest Travel
- Mid-Columbian Magazine
- InHealthNW
- Northwest Palate
- Northwest Woman Magazine
- Northwest Family Magazine
Celebrity Interviews
In the course of delivering interesting, informative reads, Susan has interviewed celebrity chef Graham Kerr and award-winning author and doctor of nutrition Ann Louise Gittleman multiple times.
Travel Experiences
Susan has camped, trekked and skied throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountains, canoed 90 miles down the Colorado River (twice), and sailed to Southern California's Catalina and Santa Cruz Islands many times. Her almost four-year sojourn around the world began in Europe and ended in Southeast Asia, with longer stops in the Balearic Islands, Australia and Indonesia. Her appetite for adventure is satisfied with more recent travels throughout the Northwest and Southwest U.S., off and on the beaten path.
Publications & Educational Background
A 25-year background in the publications industry as a researcher, editor, proof reader and transcriptionist honed the skills necessary for Susan’s factually correct, informative articles. Her educational background includes writing, journalism, literature and English courses at Eastern Washington University and the University of California at Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Her feature travel articles have received top awards from Writer’s Digest in its national writing competitions.
Susan is an information gatherer and a story teller, a word crafter and a woman with an acute attention to detail.
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Latest Articles
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Skiing and Winter Activities in Southwest Idaho near McCall
Those who like to experience outdoor fun in winter relish the resort and sports opportunities at southwestern Idaho's Brundage Mountain.
Jan 27, 2012
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Methow Valley Winter Adventures in Washington State U.S.A.
The Methow Valley in the eastern foothills of Washington's Cascade Mountains offers winter outdoor recreational activities and unique lodging and dining.
Dec 20, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Alaska Travel Tips and Essential Planning Ideas for Your Vacation
Alaska's vast wilderness, wildlife and unique scenery draw many travelers each year. To make the most of your trip, you'll need a solid plan and useful tips
Nov 26, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Ernest Hemingway Symposium in Ketchum, Idaho, Oct. 20 - 22, 2011
Hemingway fans gather in central Idaho to hear discussions, see exhibits and movies based on Hemingway novels about the many women in Hemingway's life.
Oct 20, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Visit the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival in Port Angeles, WA
The 10th annual crab festival takes place Oct. 7 - 9, 2011, on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. This entertaining event offers food, music and activities.
Sep 29, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Visit Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, Aug. 30 - Sept. 4, 2011
Travel to southeast Washington in late summer to experience the unique Walla Walla State Fair. Downtown Walla Walla offers hotels, great dining and wineries
Aug 27, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Cheyenne Frontier Days America's Largest Outdoor Rodeo, July 2011
Wyoming is cowboy country. For serious cowboys, rodeo is the climax of competition. From July 22 - 31, exciting PRCA rodeo events are showcased in Cheyenne.
Jul 21, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Travel to Newport, Oregon, for Beach Resort Vacations and Fishing
Oregon's coastline is a popular vacation destination, with scenic beaches, resort towns and sea-centric activities. Hotels and rentals are lodging options.
Jun 24, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Alaska Train Trips for Package Vacations with Tours and Hotels
Rail tours in Alaska during the summer allow vacationers to see popular destinations - from Denali and other national parks to glaciers.
May 28, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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Vacation in North Idaho's Sandpoint and Enjoy Lake Pend Oreille
Sandpoint, on the north shore of Lake Pend Oreille, offers a small town atmosphere with an array of summer outdoor activities, entertainment and shopping.
Apr 29, 2011
- Susan Lynne Hamilton
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