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Dramatic red rock formations and lush greenery at Garden of the Gods.
Dramatic red rock formations and lush greenery at Garden of the Gods.

Garden of the Gods

August 16, 2026
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO :: On our way back to Denver from Colorado Springs, we made a quick stop at Garden of the Gods. The dense clouds finally broke just enough...

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A detailed bison statue stands amidst tall grass in a museum setting, capturing the essence of wildlife.
A detailed bison statue stands amidst tall grass in a museum setting, capturing the essence of wildlife.

Bluff Lake Nature Center

August 13, 2026
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DENVER, CO :: Next up, a wildlife walk around Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver! We barely got started before hearing a pack of coyotes calling nearby, followed by our...

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A person walks a stone path beside historic dark stone walls leading to a white church with a blue dome in the Greek islands.
A person walks a stone path beside historic dark stone walls leading to a white church with a blue dome in the Greek islands.

Fira to Oia Caldera Hike

May 9, 2026
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FIRA, SANTORINI, GREECE :: Our most adventurous day in Santorini was hiking from Fira to Oia along the rim of the caldera. Seven miles of red and black volcanic rock,...

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A group of three travelers posing in front of a massive heart-shaped boulder in a desert landscape.
A group of three travelers posing in front of a massive heart-shaped boulder in a desert landscape.

Heart Rock

January 29, 2026
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HEART ROCK, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, CA :: Heart Rock is just a short walk from Arch Rock and was a great way to wrap up our day at Joshua...

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Two hikers pose beneath a massive natural rock arch on a sunny day.
Two hikers pose beneath a massive natural rock arch on a sunny day.

Arch Rock

January 28, 2026
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ARCH ROCK, JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, CA :: Late afternoon at Arch Rock in Joshua Tree. We explored the arch, then kept going into the rugged terrain behind it –...

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A person navigating a narrow gap between massive rock formations, highlighting the scale of the landscape.
A person navigating a narrow gap between massive rock formations, highlighting the scale of the landscape.

Hall of Horrors at Joshua Tree

January 27, 2026
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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, PINTO WYE, CA :: First stop in Joshua Tree National Park was the Hall of Horrors – a pair of slots that are extremely narrow and...

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A group of three people posing among tall palm trees and rocky canyon walls on a sunny day.
A group of three people posing among tall palm trees and rocky canyon walls on a sunny day.

Andreas Canyon

January 26, 2026
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ANDREAS CANYON, PALM SPRINGS, CA :: We hiked through Andreas Canyon yesterday and I’m still not over it. Weaving in and out of the palm grove cathedral beside the steep,...

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A scenic view of a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff with hikers at its base.
A scenic view of a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff with hikers at its base.

Tahquitz Canyon

January 26, 2026
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TAHQUITZ FALLS, PALM SPRINGS, CA :: A morning up Tahquitz Canyon under a brilliant blue sky, towering stone carved by cascading falls, and tiny Costa’s Hummingbirds...

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A small orange bird perched on a shrub.
A small orange bird perched on a shrub.

Hosmers Grove Birding

October 29, 2025
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HOSMERS GROVE, HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, KULA, HI :: We wrapped up our Maui trip high on Haleakala, hunting for the increasingly elusive ʻIʻiwi in Hosmer Grove (elevation...

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A wooden boardwalk winds through dense tropical foliage toward a distant waterfall hidden among lush greenery.
A wooden boardwalk winds through dense tropical foliage toward a distant waterfall hidden among lush greenery.

Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls

October 25, 2025
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PIPIWAI TRAIL & WAIMOKU FALLS, HALEAKALA NP, KULA, HI :: From the giant banyan to the cathedral of bamboo and the towering Waimoku Falls – the Pipiwai Trail was pure...

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A white Jeep parked on a gravel pullout overlooking a lush coastal landscape.
A white Jeep parked on a gravel pullout overlooking a lush coastal landscape.

Road to Hana

October 24, 2025
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ROAD TO HANA, HAIKU, HI :: We once again survived the Road to Hana, the Hawaiian Rollercoaster! 65 miles, 620 curves and 59 single-lane bridges – twice! Waterfalls, tropical...

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Puget Sound Bird Fest

June 1, 2025
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PILCHUCK AUDUBON SOCIETY, SNOHOMISH, WA :: If you’re a birder (or immediately related to one), the Puget Sound Bird Fest was the place to be this weekend! We dissected owl...

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A person wearing a white bunny hat taking a photo near a white lighthouse on rocky coast. The lighthouse has a red roof and is surrounded by water and hills.
A person wearing a white bunny hat taking a photo near a white lighthouse on rocky coast. The lighthouse has a red roof and is surrounded by water and hills.

Lime Kiln Lighthouse

April 20, 2025
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LIME KILN POINT STATE PARK, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA :: Lime Kiln Lighthouse ✖ Photographing Nature on a Granite Boulder Resting On Natural Wooden Bench In Forest Crimson Bark Texture...

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A panoramic view of the Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu, featuring stone ruins on a grassy hillside. Visitors walk along steps under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A panoramic view of the Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu, featuring stone ruins on a grassy hillside. Visitors walk along steps under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins

January 19, 2025
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XUNANTUNICH MAYAN RUINS, SAN IGNACIO, BELIZE :: Today we took our trusty 4Runner within a mile of the Guatemalan border to explore the ancient Mayan city of Xunantunich, believed...

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A person walks away down a green jungle path holding a large neon green ring.
A person walks away down a green jungle path holding a large neon green ring.

Tubing the Macal River

January 16, 2025
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BLACK ROCK LODGE, SAN IGNACIO, BELIZE :: Tubing the Macal River! A 45 minute hike up the river and then a 15 minute float back over some mild rapids and...

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A serene lake with a white arched bridge and lush trees reflecting in the clear blue water.
A serene lake with a white arched bridge and lush trees reflecting in the clear blue water.

Central Park, New York

October 13, 2024
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CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK, NY :: A morning stroll through Central Park. We were hoping for more autumn colors, but with the perfect streak of sunny and warm weather we’ve...

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A collage of views from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, featuring the stone arches and skyline.
A collage of views from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, featuring the stone arches and skyline.

Brooklyn Bridge

October 9, 2024
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BROOKLYN BRIDGE, NEW YORK, NY :: Exploring The Seaport and walking across The Brooklyn Bridge! We loved the hyperrealistic swimmer sculptures by Carol Feuerman and the super...

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YMCA Camp Orkila

September 2, 2024
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YMCA CAMP ORKILA, EASTSOUND, WA :: We sent our teenage babies to Camp Orkila on Orcas Island, their first overnight summer camp. They dreaded going all year, but we insisted...

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A rugged volcanic landscape features dark lava rocks in the foreground and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.
A rugged volcanic landscape features dark lava rocks in the foreground and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

Terwilliger Hot Springs

August 28, 2024
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TERWILLIGER HOT SPRINGS, BLUE RIVER, OR :: On the way to Terwilliger Hot Springs from Bend, I enjoyed twisting through the beautiful unburnt areas of the Deschutes and Willamette...

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A bird's-eye view of Wizard Island in Crater Lake, showcasing its deep blue water and volcanic caldera landscape.
A bird's-eye view of Wizard Island in Crater Lake, showcasing its deep blue water and volcanic caldera landscape.

Crater Lake National Park

August 27, 2024
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CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, OR :: My first time visiting Crater Lake National Park, and I was blown away! Sure, it’s a lake in a volcano, but I was not...

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A small, white chapel nestled in a forest with tall trees and dappled sunlight on the ground.
A small, white chapel nestled in a forest with tall trees and dappled sunlight on the ground.

Secret Garden at the Castle

August 21, 2024
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BURGHOTEL "AUF SCHÖNBURG", OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: A secret garden surrounded our castle-hotel. It’s so secret, we only discovered the entrance on our third visit! Using...

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A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.
A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.

Glacier Canyon

August 14, 2024
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GLACIER CANYON -GRINDLEWALD, UNTERSEEN, SWITZERLAND :: We explored an impressively deep glacial canyon that was recently featured on the Amazing Race. In that episode, the teams...

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Hikers walk along a rocky mountain trail with a scenic view of a turquoise lake.
Hikers walk along a rocky mountain trail with a scenic view of a turquoise lake.

Schynige Platte

August 8, 2024
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SCHYNIGE PLATTE, WILDERSWIL, SWITZERLAND :: Schynige Platte is one of the best trails in the Bernese Oberland! Unfortunately, it requires riding the slowest cog train in the world...

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A hiker walks a gravel path through a green alpine meadow. Snow-capped mountains and a blue sky form the background.
A hiker walks a gravel path through a green alpine meadow. Snow-capped mountains and a blue sky form the background.

Männlichen-Kleine Scheidegg

August 3, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN-KLEINE SCHEIDEGG, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: The 5km trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg is one of the most popular in the Jungfrau region, and for...

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Visit the iconic mammoth playground structure at Mount Hood Meadows. It's a perfect blend of fun and mountain views.
Visit the iconic mammoth playground structure at Mount Hood Meadows. It's a perfect blend of fun and mountain views.

Männlichen Royal Walk

August 2, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN ROYAL WALK, WENGEN, SWITZERLAND :: Our first destination in Switzerland was Männlichen for The Royal Walk. Not sure why it’s called that, but the views...

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Children in colorful jackets walk along a pier beside a vibrant green and multi-colored water taxi with a large steel bridge in the background.
A concert scene featuring a performer with arms raised on stage under purple lights and a large screen with energetic audience silhouettes.
A breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon at sunset with towering rock formations.
Two people holding a stuffed animal on a balcony with a scenic lake and sunset view at dusk.
Enjoying the thrill of a roller coaster ride with friends, laughter and excitement on board.
A family poses for a photo inside a large heart-shaped sculpture made of woven natural fibers.
Three individuals enjoying snow tubing in a snowy backyard. Colorful tubes add vibrancy to the winter landscape.
A serene beach scene featuring a coiled rope on the sand. In the background, sea stacks are silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky.
A smiling adult holds a small child with a stuffed bunny in a busy airport terminal. Background features modern architecture and other travelers.
Family enjoying a tropical pool with palm trees and a clear blue sky background.
Three cross-country skiers wearing winter hats stand beside a snow-covered road next to a U-turn warning sign in a snowy forested area.
A dolphin gracefully leaps out of the deep blue ocean, creating a beautiful splash in the Pacific Northwest.
A close-up of a tiger extending its tongue to grab a treat from a metal ring held by a hand through a cage.
A large bison with impressive horns stands amidst tall, golden grass in a museum exhibit. The scene captures the majestic presence of this iconic North American animal.
A cheerful selfie taken near a historic brick building and arches on a sunny autumn day.
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A smiling family poses with a large, cartoonish dumpling mascot in a Japanese restaurant setting.
A pure white daisy with bright yellow center stands out against a stark black background. This image captures the flower's intricate details.
A child playfully jumping in a teal-walled bedroom with white furniture. The room features a desk, and clothing poster.
A band performs live on stage with vibrant lighting effects.
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