Are you a passionate hiker, outdoor enthusiast, or travel writer looking to share your expertise?
We’re excited to invite contributions to our site!
What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in well-researched, engaging, and original articles that inspire and educate our readers. If you’re passionate about hiking, travel, or the outdoors, this is your chance to write for us and share your unique perspective.
Note: We do not accept generic content – your work should demonstrate expertise and offer real value to our readers.
If you’re a travel blogger / travel writer and interested in a free guest post submission, here’s what to include in your email:
- subject line: Guest Contributor
- the topics that you have in mind (please search the website and make sure it hasn’t been covered yet). You need to be an expert in the topic. We don’t accept generic posts.
- your website URL that you want to link back to
Guest Post Requirements:
- at least 1000 words
- your short author bio and a photo (to be included in the bottom of your post)
- you MUST have your own travel blog, and be the person behind the blog (your name and pic is listed on your website)
- original content not published elsewhere
- ideally include 2-3 high-quality photos of your own or copyright-free images.
In return, you’ll get 1-2 backlinks (in-context, natural).
If you want us to publish a sponsored post about your product or brand, email us with:
- subject line: Sponsored Post
- the topics that you have in mind
- your website URL that you want to link back to
- your budget
To advertise with us all sponsored posts & partnerships must:
- Align with our mission and provide real value to our audience.
- Meet the same quality standards as guest posts.
Note: The link will be marked “sponsored” as per Google guidelines.
You’ll get:
- Exposure to a community of passionate hikers and outdoor lovers.
- Social media promotion across our channels.
How to Submit Your Pitch
- Pitch Us First: Send an email to info@hikinginbigsur.com with your topic ideas. Please search the website and make sure they haven’t been covered yet. Include your website URL.
- Wait for Approval: We’ll review your pitch and respond if it’s a good fit.
- Submit Your Draft: Once approved, share your draft as a Google Doc with open access for edits. Include your images and bio in the document.
- Editing Process: Be open to feedback and edits to ensure the article aligns with our tone and standards.
Final Notes
We reserve the right to edit your post and request edits.
We also reserve the right to refuse to publish it.
We receive a high volume of emails. This means you won’t hear from us unless we decide to move forward.
To become guest writer / contributor and to find out about sponsorship opportunities email us at info@hikinginbigsur.com.