Magazine Portfolio

Abigail Singrey's Journalism/Magazine Writing Portfolio

Bylines in National Geographic, Business Insider, The Washington Post, Architectural Digest, AAA Explorer, Matador Network, Thrillist, ROVA Magazine, ROUTE Magazine, Modern South, Oklahoma Today, Oklahoma Living, Tulsa People and B Monthly.

Travel and Lifestyle

Tank Trip: What to do in Joplin, MissouriAt the western gateway to Missouri’s 317 miles of Route 66, Joplin holds a special place in road trip history: It’s immortalized in the classic song that lists the cities where you can get your kicks.AAA Explorer, March 2026
I made Walmart's $4-a-person Thanksgiving dinner. The value was great, but my meal was even better with a few changes.I tried Walmart's Thanksgiving meal, which costs $40 and serves 10, making it a $4 per person menu.Business Insider, Nov. 19, 2025
This Colorado town inspired Disneyland’s Main StreetWalt Disney’s vision of an idyllic “Main Street, U.S.A.” found a muse in the brick-lined charm of this community that is still ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.National Geographic, Oct. 29, 2025
In Myrtle Beach, SC, choose your own adventure at this multi-hotel resortThe sun was setting over the palm trees as a two-story-tall artificial waterfall splashed nearby. An African grey parrot — one of several rescue birds housed at Aloha Minigolf — squawked as I paused to line up my shot..Matador Network, Oct. 9, 2025
Four Midwestern museums bring Little House on the Prairie to LifeTake a trip in the footsteps of one of America's most beloved historical characters.ROVA, Oct./Nov. 2025
Family-friendly luxury at Hilton Sandestin on Florida’s Emerald Coast “Look! Look!” Excited voices rippled through Barefoot’s Beachside Bar & Grill as diners pointed toward the surf. Three dolphins arced gracefully above the waves, surrounding a lone paddleboarder in what seemed a once-in-a-lifetime moment.Travel by Vacation Rental, July 1, 2025
Art and appetite: a Bentonville dining experience inside a restored churchIn Bentonville, Arkansas, an artsy small town nestled into the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, The Preacher’s Son has a certain energy during Friday night dinner.Modern South, April 11, 2025
How this sleepy Southern town transformed into an art lover’s paradiseWith a world-class art museum, 70 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a thriving culinary scene, Bentonville, Arkansas, has emerged as a must-visit family-friendly getaway.National Geographic, April 10, 2025
Ale aboard: The Dirty Laundry Saloon brings delicious bites and bespoke sips to PawhuskaThough Pawhuska thrives on tourism, The Dirty Laundry Saloon was built with locals in mind.Oklahoma Today, March/April 2025
In New Orleans, look to these 2 hotels for the French Quarter experienceThere are a lot of reasons to visit New Orleans — the food, the music, the celebrations, you name it. For me, it was the city’s rich history that beckoned. My husband and I recently spent three days in New Orleans, choosing the French Quarter as our base.Matador Network, Feb. 5, 2025
Tallgrass prairies and Oklahoma's Thoreau: Walking in the footsteps of one of Oklahoma's most celebrated writers“Are you ready for a spiritual experience?” Our grizzled docent, Larry Hall, stood on a gravel turn-off, a handful of adventurers gathered round.ROVA, Feb./March 2025
The tiny town filled with outrageous outhousesWhat happens in the outhouse usually stays in the outhouse—except in Elk Falls, Kansas, where the 28th annual Outhouse Tour runs from November 22 - 23. Thrillist, Oct. 28, 2024
We hiked the Oklahoma mountain where Vikings left ancient runestonesPicture a Viking longship slipping through the water of the Poteau River in Oklahoma, oars splashing and sails curving in the wind. Thrillist, Oct. 10, 2024
Wandering the words: A tour of Oklahoma's bookstoresWhile clifftop selfies and beachside campgrounds are par for the course on a road trip, I prefer to discover a destination by visiting its bookstores. ROVA, Oct./Nov. 2024 Issue
Feeling lucky? This Arkansas state park lets you take home any diamonds you might findWaiting for the doors to open at Crater of Diamonds State Park’s visitor center feels like a version of a gold rush—well, a modern one. My husband and I purchase our tickets and head outside to rent equipment: a folding shovel, sifting screens, and buckets. Just beyond that, a 37-acre dirt plot awaits, pre-plowed and harboring a field of diamonds.Thrillist, Sept. 26, 2024
Over easy: This secluded country getaway offers hearty, homecooked breakfasts with a side of relaxationIt's the perfect wake-up call during a romantic getaway in the countryside—a home-cooked breakfast.Oklahoma Today, Sept./Oct. 2024

Art and Architecture

On the map: Animal styleOklahoma's museums are a boon for those who love to gaze upon animal art. Oklahoma Today, Sept./Oct. 2025
Design on the menu: How thoughtful spaces enhance the dining experienceTo truly bring a restaurant’s spirit to life, sometimes it’s necessary to call upon the root of its inspiration. Tulsa People, Sept. 2025
Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper, is getting a new beginning after months of controversyFrank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper, the Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, has been embroiled in legal battles and controversy for the past several years. But now, the storied building has a new owner and seemingly a fresh start. Architectural Digest, May 9, 2025
The 19 most beautiful churches around the worldThe most beautiful churches are those that both capture the eye and make the viewer feel something. The act of constructing sacred sites has been a defining characteristic of human culture since the beginning of history. Architectural Digest, Feb. 4, 2025
Why hurricanes can pose problems for people with smart locksA viral TikTok showing a Florida couple locked out of their home highlighted the potential challenges of smart home technology during disasters.Architectural Digest, Oct. 7, 2024
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house at 26—It’s now for sale for $1.98 millionA newly renovated Frank Lloyd Wright home that owners Susan and Arthur Vogt call “a labor of love” will hit the market on September 4. Architectural Digest, Aug. 30, 2024

Human Interest

Threatt StationJust east of Oklahoma City, where Route 66 stretches quietly past open grassland, a sandstone building sits back from the road. It's rough-cut sandstone facade and steep gabled roof carry the quiet confidence of early roadside architecture. Out front, a pair of vintage gas pumps stand in formation. This is the Threatt Filling Station.Route Magazine, June/July 2026
Family ties: Tulsa women carrying on family business legaciesAcross Tulsa, women are carrying family businesses forward, honoring the generations before them while reshaping what comes next. In celebration of Women’s History Month, these stories spotlight daughters and granddaughters who stepped into legacy roles.Tulsa People, March 2026
Fifty years and growing: Up With Trees plants the seeds for a healthier TulsaForget the pharmacy, sometimes the best medicine really does grow on trees. Tulsa People, Jan. 2026
City Lights Village shines a path to homeFor many people experiencing homelessness, the hardest part isn’t the cold nights or the bug bites — it’s the loneliness of living, and too often dying, without anyone by their side.Tulsa People, Dec. 2025
True to his rootsFrom coronation parades to Oklahoma pastures, John Boyd’s 91 years show that a good life is built on character, family and heart.Oklahoma Living, Oct. 2025
In the middle of Tulsa: Wildflower CafeTulsa, Oklahoma, holds a place of quiet reverence along Route 66. Among its famed landmarks is 11th Street, a stretch of road that has undergone dramatic transformations over the years, mirroring the rise, fall, and resurgence of the Mother Road itself. Among the new businesses riding this wave of revitalization is the Wildflower Cafe.ROUTE Magazine, Aug./Sept. 2025
Think diamond engagement rings are just marketing? Think againYou probably remember the iconic scene in "The Devil Wears Prada" where Meryl Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly, educates her unsuspecting assistant, Andrea, played by Anne Hathaway, on the true power of fashion. Verily Magazine, May 2, 2025
Still the one: From moonshiners to modern craft distilleries, Oklahoma has a long history with whiskey When the Bill Cook Gang rode into the Red Fork Train Station one summer evening in 1894, their timing was off. Oklahoma Today, May/June 2025
Healing and homesteading: How one veteran focuses on sustainability despite disabilityPicture this: 50 pounds of vine-ripened tomatoes, lovingly tended through every stage of their growing season. Now, imagine simmering them with fresh herbs, filling your kitchen with their rich aroma, and ending up with … eight jars of sauce. Oklahoma Living, Feb. 2025
Healthy minds, healthier Tulsa: The story of a growing advocacy powerhouse Healthy Minds Policy InitiativeWhat started as a discovery by researchers at the University of Tulsa has blossomed into a transformative mental health advocacy movement.Tulsa People, Jan. 2025
Restored hearts and "soles"Middle school can be challenging enough without the added discomfort and embarrassment of worn out shoes.Oklahoma Living, Dec. 2024
A veteran's best friend: Brush Creek Service and Therapy Dog Center in Stillwater helps veterans by training service dogs to meet their specific needsTherin Miller’s life changed the day Sydney padded into his world — a German shepherd with soft eyes and a steady presence. For the veteran who had spent years battling the invisible wounds of PTSD, Sydney is more than just a dog; she is a lifeline. Oklahoma Living, Nov. 2024
Faith, family and heritage: Cherokee citizen turns 100Emma Lou Gray shares a birthday with Ronald Reagan, has lived most of her life within a mile from where she grew up and has a knack for sharing her feelings through poetry. As she prepares to turn 100, she looks back on a life shaped by faith and her Cherokee heritage. B Monthly, March 2024
James Edwin Bailey: A soldier, pilot and practical jokerThough he’s remembered for being the first Oklahoman killed in the Vietnam War, there’s so much more to James Edwin Bailey. He was a man who loved to dance and play the harmonica, but he also chose the military as his place in life. He drank his coffee black and enjoyed humble pleasures such as sardine sandwiches and fried potatoes. He was a practical jokester who loved to pretend to flick dirt or cigarette ashes into whatever his wife was cooking, then wink and tell the kids it added flavor. B Monthly, Nov. 2023
An eagle's eye view: Sutton Avian Research Center's eagle camThanks to the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center, anyone can watch a pair of Bartlesville bald eagles nest, hatch their eggs and raise their young chicks.B Monthly, April 2023
What’s in a lake? The purpose behind Bartlesville’s local reservoirsThe lakes surrounding Bartlesville contain depths of purpose that may elude boaters skimming the surface of the lake. Treasures of the community, Copan, Hulah and Hudson provide more than a scenic escape. These lakes are instrumental to the water supply and flood control for the city of Bartlesville and the surrounding areas, a purpose that makes them key to local residents’ quality of life. B Monthly, June 2022

Business and News

Happily ever after: Couple lives their bookstore-owning dreams with Meadow Market Books on Cherry StreetThe love story shared between Melodie and Jared Coulter is one for the books — literally.Tulsa People, April 2026
Once Upon a Time on Route 66: A second Decopolis location blends whimsy, wonder and ice creamStepping from the bright, candy-colored TulsaRama Ice Cream Parlor into the entrance of FableRealm Books feels like crossing into another world — and that sense of wonder is no accident.Tulsa People, Jan. 2026
More than meat: How Three Rivers Meat Co. became a community hubWith the smell of fresh-made bread in the air, you might be forgiven for thinking you had walked into a Wonder Bread plant, not Three Rivers Meat Co. (TRMC) in Octavia, a tiny unincorporated community that’s part of the Choctaw Electric Cooperative. What started as a place to process cows and pigs has become a local gathering space. Oklahoma Living, April 2025
Wichita, a city linked to aviation glory and tragedy, is again grievingThey gathered in a city that calls itself the “Air Capital of the World,” heads bowed, tears streaming.The Washington Post, Jan. 31, 2025
Hundreds gather at Wichita vigil to mourn crash victimsTears flowed and a mourner’s voice carried the Lord’s Prayer through Wichita City Hall as more than 300 people gathered Thursday to remember the victims of American Airlines Flight 5342. The Washington Post, Jan. 30, 2025
There's gold in them hills: Pawhuska Olive Oil Co. shop has the most liquid treasures this side of AthensUnder normal circumstances, explosions are best avoided, but not the flavor explosions at Pawhuska Olive Oil Co.Oklahoma Today, Jan./Feb. 2025
Ignite Medical Resort: New long-term care wing now openThe scent of Starbucks coffee in the lobby is the first sign you've arrived somewhere exceptional. B Monthly, Jan. 2025
Head to Dr. Duvall: Local specialist helps provide relief, one headache at a timeDr. Jaclyn Rosencutter Duvall knows when someone’s in pain, it feels like an emergency.Tulsa People, Nov. 2024
Power of momentum: 36 Degrees North reflects on rebrand as GradientThe decision to rebrand didn’t come easily to 36 Degrees North.Tulsa People, Oct. 2024