Stacy Brooks is a Minneapolis-based freelance journalist who covers food, drinks, travel, and culture. Her writing has been published in over 40 outlets including Business Insider, Atlas Obscura, Wine Enthusiast, American Whiskey, Midwest Living, and the Minnesota Star Tribune. She is also a contributing author to two guidebooks, Fodor's Complete Guide to the National Parks of the USA and Fodor's American Spirits: Exploring the Best Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries in the USA.