Kristi Roe-Owen
School
Northeastern State University
Expertise
Neurodivergent Travel, Family Travel, U.S. Midwest Destinations
- Kristi has taken many a road trip to watch her favorite bands play. She's seen more than 300 concerts and traveled to Bonnaroo Music Festival seven times. Her oldest son even learned to walk there.
- A huge fan of quirky roadside attractions and museums, she has traveled to 30 U.S. states and is constantly searching for obscure theme parks and curiosities hidden off the beaten path.
- A parent of three quirky, creative teens, Kristi has written extensively about family travel and autism advocacy for her award-winning TulsaKids Magazine parenting blog Coffee Nebula on TulsaKids.com.
Experience
Kristi is a Tulsa, Oklahoma native who has been working as a writer and editor since 1998, when she got her start writing music, film, and food reviews for a local rag called Infinity Press. Through the years, Kristi has written for many digital and print publications including Film Fracture, VOX Magazine Oklahoma, and Oklahoma Music Magazine. Today, Kristi is a regular blogger and contributor for TulsaKids Magazine as well as a feature TV and film writer for Looper. Her blog Coffee Nebula earned the 2021 and 2022 Parenting Media Association Gold Blogger Award. Kristi's writing can also be found on Women.com.
Education
She earned her associate's degree in Humanities at Tulsa Community College, where she first fell in love with applying literary analysis to film in a Film Theory class. While earning her bachelor's of English and Poli Sci and most of an MA at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, she perfected her ability to overanalyze everything, much to her family's chagrin.
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Stories By Kristi Roe-Owen
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From Mickey soft pretzels to cult favorites like the iconic Dole Whip, some of the best food at Disney World's Magic Kingdom are spellbindingly delicious.
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Planning a camping trip but not looking forward to pesky, flying visitors? Try these tips for keeping away unwanted bugs.
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Before hitting the open road on your next RV road trip and camping experience, check out these simple yet effective tips for keeping bugs out of your RV.
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No travel itinerary is complete without a museum trip. But for those with a taste for the odd, here are some of the most bizarre museums in the United States.
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Camping with your pet takes a bit of planning, but these pet-friendly U.S. campgrounds offer thoughtful camping amenities to ensure a tail-waging good time.
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The U.S. National Park Service manages a number of incredible destinations throughout the state of Florida. Here are a few to add to your bucket list.
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Whether you're traveling to a new place or happen to be a local, these museums are all free and provide visitors with amazing historical and interactive fun.
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To make your next trip smoother, we've combed the app to uncover TikTok users' most useful packing tips. Grab your passport and let's fly through these tips.
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Let's discover some of the most extraordinary public parks in the U.S. where you can spend quality time. These outdoor areas offer scenic views and activities.
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Let's explore some of the most unusual attractions scattered throughout the country. Hang on to your snacks as we delve into this eerie adventure!
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The U.S. national park system has something for everyone, whether you seek breathtaking landscapes or thrilling woodland adventures. Start your adventure now!
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Layovers aren't fun, but they don't have to be terrible. Here's 23 tips for how to make the most out of your layover on your upcoming vacation.