About Erika
Erika Wiggins is a freelance writer, blogger, and photographer specializing in travel, aviation, nature, and adventure sports. Raised by nomadic parents, she sailed the South Pacific and Caribbean as a child. She earned her pilot’s license before learning to drive, and now is a flight instructor with a degree in Aeronautical Science.
As an adult, she has hiked, backpacked, rappelled, and caved extensively across the US and abroad and loves to sample the beer and cuisine of each new destination. Central Florida events and activities are frequent subjects of her writing reflecting a love of her (current) hometown. She ties conservation concerns into her writing, a natural extension of her passion for the environment she spends so much time exploring.
Erika embraces social media; you can follow her on Twitter as @Active_Explorer, and on Facebook. She jokes that she “lives out loud” publicizing her travel and adventures every step of the way.
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Guest Blog Posts
Contributions by guest bloggers are welcome. I only post stories written as a first person account or experience, or instructional “how to” pieces. I post articles with a bio and a link to your website and only ask nonexclusive rights.
Photography Services
My photography services include: Event, documentary, architectural, transportation and travel/destination. To view my online portfolio, visit EWigginsPhotography.com
Writing Services
I am available for freelance writing assignments including online and print articles, copywriting, web content and technical/instruction. My style is clean and concise without sacrificing engaging detail. My areas of expertise are: Hiking/backpacking, adventures sports, aviation, travel, emergency services, real estate, medical and aviation.
Published Work and Recognitions
Travel
- The Active Explorer – A hometown Christmas at sea
- eHow.com – Kid’s Activities Close to Mount Dora, Florida
- Examiner.com – Myakka State Park, family adventure near Orlando
- Examiner.com – Elbow Cay, a remote escape in the Bahamas
- The Active Explorer – Austin’s Lucky Little Bats
- Examiner.com – Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo: Where fun meets conservation
Adventure Sports
- Examiner.com – Experience Florida’s Natural Waterways in Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands
- The Active Explorer – Slippery When Wet: Caving TAG
- The Active Explorer – 17 Gift Ideas for Adventurous Women: From ‘biners to Bags
Event
- ApopkaHangars.com – Under the Sea Charity Christmas Party Rocks X04
- Inn the Kitchen – Festival of Chocolate, Orlando Science Center
- Examiner.com – Florida International Airshow thrills spectators
- Examiner.com – Kennedy Space Center: Lunch with an astronaut
Instructional
- eHow.com – Samples of my 36 Published eHow Articles
- Solo Traveler Blog – Backpacking Alone: Hiking Solo Means Less Margin for Error
- The Active Explorer – From gym to trail: Adjust your workout for backpacking
Web Content/Marketing
- ApopkaHangars.com – Living the Dream at the Orlando Apopka Airport
Recognitions
- Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) – Featured Blog Post: Week of August 9, 2011
- Outdoor Blogger Network – Featured Blogger: Week of May 9, 2011
Education and Memberships
- Embry-Riddle University: B.S. in Aeronautical Science
- MatadorU New Media School: Travel Writing
- Crealde School of Art: Photography I, II, III and Photoshop
- Central Florida Chapter of the Travel Blog Exchange
- Outdoor Blogger’s Network
- American Hiking Society
- National Speleological Society
- Southeastern Cave Conservancy
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Florida Real Estate Broker
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- Certified Flight Instructor
Contact Information
Email: erika (at) theactiveexplorer.com
Twitter: @Active_Explorer
