Jackie Connor is a freelance writer who geeks out on all things nature, especially when it comes to the aquatic world and its critters. After growing up in the South hopping around creeks, hills and dodging clouds of mosquitoes, Jackie made her way west and now calls bustling Orange County (and the Pacific Ocean) home. She has a passion for the ocean, mountains and anything involving outdoor adventures including surfing, snowboarding and hiking. Jackie has written for several local publications since 2006, with the most recent being GearJunkie and the Los Angeles Times.
