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‘Chez’ Chesak is an award-winning travel writer, tourism consultant and 25-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. He is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and formerly was the Vice President for Business Development for the Adventure Travel Trade Association and Executive Director of the Family Travel Association. He has been serious about his writing since about age eight. He also runs the Central States Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers. He’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to some 36 countries but has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. He deployed to Iraq with a U.S. Army line unit in 2005. His works have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Fodors.com, Good Housekeeping, Rachel Ray Every Day, Fatherly, Yahoo Travel, Family Vacation Critic, and many others. He also does periodic travel segments for the morning show of his local FOX affiliate and on American Forces Radio.

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Maine Fall Foliage – 11 Magical Spots to Enjoy Maine in Fall

March 19, 2023 No Comments chezconnects

There’s a reason why Maine’s license plates say ‘Vacationland.’ The rolling, lush topography, the craggy coastline, and ranges of beautiful, […]

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Vermont Fall Foliage – 10 Great Ways to Enjoy Fall in Vermont

March 19, 2023 No Comments chezconnects

It’s hard not to love Vermont. Winding roads, ancient rolling hills and mountains, clapboard town squares, more than 100 covered […]

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Hashtag 59 S5 E12: Outdoor Writers Association of America

March 19, 2023 No Comments chezconnects

A podcast interview were we talk Brown County Indiana, the Ohio River Paddleway, and more Midwest Adventures with our Special […]

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The Evolution of Adventure Resorts — 8 to Add to Your ‘Bucket List’

March 19, 2023 No Comments chezconnects

The modern adventure resort offers a wide variety of outdoor pursuits all within access of on-site accommodations that generally run […]

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Kayakers in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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Skip the Slots the Next Time You’re in Vegas. Dive Into One of These 11 Thrilling Outdoor Adventures

June 13, 2022 2 Comments chezconnects

Las Vegas is well-known for glitz, glam, and gambling, but it’s also an excellent basecamp for outdoor adventures. Public lands surround […]

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Kayakers paddle the Bogue Falaya River, which flows under the Tammany Trace rail-trail.
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Skip New Orleans. See Louisiana Instead.

June 13, 2022 No Comments chezconnects

  The local had a simple question for us, “So, you all been to Louisiana before?” I replied, “No. I […]

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Your Standout Guide To Energy Gums

June 13, 2022 No Comments chezconnects

[T]here are times where I could use a little boost, especially during a long drive or after flying across multiple […]

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USA Today Readers’ Choice: Expert Panel Member

October 11, 2021 No Comments chezconnects

Best Gifts for Families Nominees (Expert Panel member) Whether you need a gift idea for your older brother, younger sister, […]

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Close Ties: Louisiana Bootlace Trail Network

October 8, 2021 No Comments chezconnects

Dan Favre knows a thing or two about coalition building. The executive director of New Orleans’ Bike Easy (bikeeasy.org) is […]

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Dublin, Ohio is a new culinary destination

October 5, 2021 No Comments chezconnects

Dublin, Ohio, is in the midst of a culinary boom. The city’s thriving Bridge Park development on the east side […]

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Chez Chesak

Chez Chesak

‘Chez’ Chesak is an adventure travel writer, tourism consultant and 20+ year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries.

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