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  • The U.S. Civil Rights Trail offers a vivid glimpse into the story of Black America's fight for freedom and equality. From eye-opening landmarks to celebrations of triumph over adversity, experience a tangible piece of history with Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail.Flexible… Read More

  • Adventure awaits on the Last Frontier: make your way through Alaska's mountains, glaciers, and rivers with Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries including four days in Anchorage, four days in Denali National Park, day cruises, and… Read More

  • From the Outer Banks to the Great Smoky Mountains, discover the best of the Tar Heel State with Moon North Carolina. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries, including scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a weekend in Great Smoky Mountains National… Read More

  • From the corner bodega to the top of the Empire State Building, NYC is overflowing with energy and culture. Experience the city like a local with Moon New York City.Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded… Read More

  • Moon Montana & Wyoming guides you to the best of the old west, revealing the untold adventures that await under the vast country sky. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries for visiting both states, including Yellowstone, Glacier, and Grand Teton National… Read More

  • Experience the best of Maine's spruce-studded islands, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character with Moon Coastal Maine. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries like a long weekend Down East, five days in Acadia, and a two-week road trip Must-see highlights and… Read More

  • Quirky galleries, deliciously fresh seafood, and dramatic hikes and drives: discover what the locals love about these seaside towns with Moon Monterey & Carmel. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries including long weekends in Monterey, Carmel, and Santa Cruz, and a three-day road… Read More

  • From hiking sandstone canyons to chowing down on Southwestern cuisine, fall under the spell of the Land of Enchantment with Moon New Mexico. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries, whether you want to take an epic two-week road trip around the… Read More

  • From endless golden beaches and legendary surf to epic outdoor adventures, a week in paradise awaits with Moon Best of Maui. Inside you’ll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries: Spend 7 days seeing the best of Maui or follow short itinerary options for each… Read More

  • Move to the beat and savor the unique creative energy of Music City. From hot chicken to warm Southern hospitality, experience it all with Moon Nashville.Explore the city: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps See the sights: Watch country music's… Read More

  • Whether you're relaxing on a beach, soaking up rich history, or reveling in Southern hospitality, dig into these fun-loving sister cities with Moon Charleston & Savannah.Explore the cities: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with helpful maps of both Charleston and… Read More

  • Stunning coastline, seaside towns, and a breathtaking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Evergreen State with Moon Washington State. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries, whether you're checking out the national parks, visiting the scenic Columbia River Gorge, or road-tripping the… Read More

  • From fine art galleries and fried clams to breathtaking beachside hikes, escape to the Cape with Moon Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries including a long weekend in Nantucket, a Martha’s Vineyard getaway, and a week seeing… Read More

  • Remote, wild, and all-around otherworldly, Alaska promises unforgettable adventure. Discover the heart of "The Last Frontier" with Moon Alaska. Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries, whether you have a week to hit the top sights or a month to explore the whole… Read More

  • From remote deserts and arid mountain ranges to colorful canyons and world-famous national parks, Moon Utah reveals the best of this adventurous state. Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries, plus lists of the best scenic drives, hiking trails, breweries, and more How to plan a national… Read More

  • Vast open spaces, dreamy canyons, and colorful culture: experience it all with Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries from a Grand Canyon adventure to two weeks exploring the whole state The best road trips in Arizona,… Read More

  • Whether you're kayaking through mangroves, bodysurfing with manta rays, or sunbathing with a piña colada in hand, soak up the Sunshine State with Moon Florida Gulf Coast. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries including a 5-day family vacation, a baseball spring… Read More

  • Explore the eccentric art installations, historic adobe pueblos, and rugged high desert trails of the Land of Enchantment with Moon Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries for art-lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and more, including weekend getaways and a… Read More

  • 'Island time' isn't just for the tropics: Escape to evergreen forests, rocky shorelines, and the glittering sea with Moon San Juan Islands. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries like a 10-day best of the islands and a weeklong family camping trip, with coverage… Read More

  • Make the most of the natural beauty and adventurous spirit of the "U.P.," from vast aquamarine waters to charming upland towns, with Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries, whether you want to see the best of the… Read More

  • From museum-hopping in the Hudson Valley to hiking the hills upstate, discover the New York you don't know with Moon New York State. Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries for seeing the best of the state in two weeks or spending a whirlwind… Read More

  • From hiking through red rock canyons and aspen forests to hitting the slopes, find your adventure with Moon Colorado. Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries for flexible one- to two-week road trips to experience the best of Colorado, from national parks to the… Read More

Deborah D. Douglas

About the Author

Deborah D. Douglas, a distinguished member of the journalism community, directs the Medill Solutions Journalism Hub at Northwestern University, where she also serves as a faculty member. She is the founding co-editor-in-chief of The Emancipator, an award-winning digital platform that reimagines abolitionist newspapers, and she sits on its advisory board. 

Douglas’ significant contributions to journalism have earned her multiple recognitions, including the Society of American Travel Writers 2021 Guidebook of the Year for her work on the first edition of Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail: A Traveler’s Guide to the People, Places, and Events That Made the Movement.

Her extensive career includes roles such as the Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor at DePauw University and a senior leader with The OpEd Project, where she amplified underrepresented expert voices. Additionally, she was the founding managing editor of MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Douglas has participated in prestigious fellowships like the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Fellowship at Columbia University, the Complicating the Narrative Fellowship by the Solutions Journalism Network, and the Kaiser Family Foundation/NABJ Fellowship.

At Northwestern University, Douglas spearheaded a graduate investigative journalism capstone on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and imparted best practices in Karachi, Pakistan, as part of a teaching exchange. 

Douglas’ adventures in thought leadership were seeded at the Chicago Sun-Times. She served as Deputy Editorial Page Editor/Columnist, among other management roles. Her reporting and commentary have been featured in a wide array of publications such as The Guardian, Washington Post, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar magazine, Ms., ProPublica, Time, Borderless, The Boston Globe, American Prospect, Columbia Journalism Review, VICE News, USA Today, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Douglas is also among the 90 contributors to the New York Times bestselling Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019. 

Her work has been extensively covered by major media outlets including the Washington Post, NPR, BBC, PBS, Associated Press, WGBH, WBUR, WGBH, WBEZ, NewsNation, and more. She presented at the inaugural Obama Summit, and in 2016, The New York Times magazine cited her reporting on Black women and erasure. A product of the Great Migration, Deborah D. Douglas is Northern-born and Southern-rooted, embodying a blend of soft sensibility with an urban edge.

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