Virginia Schmidt is a writer, storyteller, explorer and adventurer. She lives to experience and share stories. Born and raised in Cody, Wyoming - in the heart of Yellowstone country - she escapes to the wilderness whenever she can, aiming to embody the modern-day Wild Woman. She loves to travel light and long; read good books; write essays, memoir, and poetry; walk and hike where no one else is around; practice yoga asana every damn day; and is currently learning French.