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A traveler wearing sunglasses and a floral hairpiece enjoys a sunny day in a tropical setting. Lush green foliage and a spiral tower building characterize the scenic background.
A traveler wearing sunglasses and a floral hairpiece enjoys a sunny day in a tropical setting. Lush green foliage and a spiral tower building characterize the scenic background.

Hawaii Five-Oh

October 16, 2025
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KAANAPALI ALII, LAHAINA, HI :: Hawaii Five-Oh! Arrived in Maui last night to celebrate Kristie’s big birthday! Here’s to her and kicking off the next 50 years in...

Three visitors stand in front of the basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. The scene captures a family moment at a famous geological landmark.
Three visitors stand in front of the basalt columns at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. The scene captures a family moment at a famous geological landmark.

Vík í Mýrdal

July 31, 2024
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VÍK Í MÝRDAL, ICELAND :: In Vik, we stayed at the Black Beach Suites for a couple nights. It was a good midpoint between Reykjavik and Jokulsarlon along the...

A group of people walking on a rocky coastal trail with ocean views and greenery.
A group of people walking on a rocky coastal trail with ocean views and greenery.

Maha’Ulepu Heritage Trail

February 25, 2024
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MAHA'ULEPU HERITAGE TRAIL, POIPU, HI :: Got in a decent amount of steps and some stunning coastal scenery by hiking from Shipwreck Beach in front of our hotel to the...

A family enjoying a catamaran vacation with a dramatic mountainous coastline in the background.
A family enjoying a catamaran vacation with a dramatic mountainous coastline in the background.

Na Pali Coast Dinner Sail

February 22, 2024
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CAPT ANDY'S, ELEELE, HI :: Epic dinner sail along the Na Pali coast! Whales, dolphins, cliffs, rainbows, and adventure! ✖ play_circle_filled Sailing Adventure on a Red Sailboat...

A young person with long hair smiles in front of a decorative name board with handwritten lists.
A young person with long hair smiles in front of a decorative name board with handwritten lists.

Braces for Miranda

February 14, 2023
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LOWE ORTHODONTICS, SHORELINE, WA :: Happy Valentines Day, Miranda! A brand new set of expensive braces to show how much Mommy and Daddy love you! 😅😉❤️ ✖ Smiling inside...

A foggy view of a Pacific Northwest rocky island surrounded by turquoise waves. Giant rock formations are partially visible in the mist.
A foggy view of a Pacific Northwest rocky island surrounded by turquoise waves. Giant rock formations are partially visible in the mist.

Ruby Beach

July 15, 2021
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RUBY BEACH, WA :: Ruby Beach is one of the most stunning coastlines in Olympic National Park. The rugged scene is composed of a broadly curved beach, interspersed with an...

Two people from behind embrace the massive base of an ancient seaside tree with sprawling roots.
Two people from behind embrace the massive base of an ancient seaside tree with sprawling roots.

The Tree of Life and Kalaloch Beach

July 13, 2021
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TREE OF LIFE, KALALOCH BEACH, WA :: The roots of Kalaloch’s Tree of Life seem to be holding on through sheer determination. We wandered the driftwood-covered beach and took...

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The back patio attached to our camping trailer is a good a place to work, watch rain, and shelter campfires If needed. "", "background": {"title": "Comfortable setup in our pop up rear patio of a trailer" }}

Kalaloch Campground

July 11, 2021
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KALALOCH CAMPGROUND, WA :: We were lucky to secure an oceanside campsite at Kalaloch for two nights. Our site was tucked into the woods on a bluff overlooking the beach....

An off-road vehicle rides over large sand dunes with a line of trees in the background. The sky is bright blue with wispy clouds.
An off-road vehicle rides over large sand dunes with a line of trees in the background. The sky is bright blue with wispy clouds.

Oregon Dunes

July 5, 2021
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OREGON DUNES, OR :: Our last stop on our road trip was in Bandon, Oregon – an area famous for fantastic beaches, challenging golf courses, and the sand dunes that...

A dirt path winds along a coastal ridge with a view across the deep blue ocean to distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
A dirt path winds along a coastal ridge with a view across the deep blue ocean to distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

American Camp & South Beach

April 18, 2021
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AMERICAN CAMP, SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA :: Wide-open prairie, weathered shoreline, and long views across the water made the trails around American Camp feel wonderfully remote. ✖...

A charming alleyway leading to Seasons Cafe in the Pacific Northwest offers beer, wine, and espresso.
A charming alleyway leading to Seasons Cafe in the Pacific Northwest offers beer, wine, and espresso.

Cannon Beach Father’s Day

June 22, 2020
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CANNON BEACH, OR :: We celebrated the end of the school year, the summer solstice, and Father's Day with a fun weekend of beaches, bunnies, boardgames, and breweries at Cannon...

A smiling person with vibrant red hair and braces wearing a teal t-shirt with a panda parachute design.
A smiling person with vibrant red hair and braces wearing a teal t-shirt with a panda parachute design.

Lauren’s New Smile

March 5, 2020
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LOWE ORTHODONTICS, SHORELINE, WA :: Exactly one year ago, Lauren got braces to correct her cross-bite. Today, she got them removed, and we're all celebrating her new smile! ✖...

A family stands on a gravel beach near large driftwood arches with rocky sea stacks in the background. The scene captures a serene coastal environment typical of the Pacific Northwest.
A family stands on a gravel beach near large driftwood arches with rocky sea stacks in the background. The scene captures a serene coastal environment typical of the Pacific Northwest.

La Push

February 23, 2018
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LA PUSH, WA :: A few fun and chilly days on the Olympic Coast! We climbed giant driftwood logs, enjoyed a bonfire with smores, watched the sunset while trying to...

A panoramic view of a turquoise alpine lake surrounded by rugged mountains and pine trees under a blue sky.
A panoramic view of a turquoise alpine lake surrounded by rugged mountains and pine trees under a blue sky.

Peyto Lake

September 11, 2017
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PEYTO LAKE, BANFF NATIONAL PARK, CANADA :: From Moraine Lake, we ventured about 30 miles north along the Icefields Parkway to Peyto Lake, yet another stunningly turquoise body of...

Tillamook & Cape Mears Lighthouse

June 1, 2016
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CAPE MEARES & TILLAMOOK, OR :: A coastal Oregon day took us from Tillamook to Cape Meares, with lighthouse views, forest stops, and no shortage of dairy-themed silliness. ✖...

A Canon EOS 50 DSLR camera with a lens resting on a textured gravel surface.
A Canon EOS 50 DSLR camera with a lens resting on a textured gravel surface.

Camera Eulogy

March 21, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: I'm sad my camera of seven years has died. Its last three shots were of a grey whale breaching off the coast of Maui. High...

Vibrant aurora borealis glowing in the night sky above the Pacific Ocean.
Vibrant aurora borealis glowing in the night sky above the Pacific Ocean.

Iceland

September 26, 2014
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ICELAND :: With only 24 hours in Iceland, I drove over five hundred miles along the southern coast from Keflavik to Jokulsarlon and back. A much too short adventure spanning...

A family of three photographed as silhouettes on a wet beach at sunset. The scene captures gentle ocean waves and the golden light reflecting on the wet sand.
A family of three photographed as silhouettes on a wet beach at sunset. The scene captures gentle ocean waves and the golden light reflecting on the wet sand.

Oregon Coast

September 29, 2013
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CANNON BEACH, OR :: Tillamook, Cape Meares, Hug Point and Cannon Beach! ✖ Smiling Child at the Shanghai Expo Run on the Pacific Coast Smiling Beach Day Fun Under the...

Two individuals in matching pink shirts walking on a rocky shoreline near stone cairns.
Two individuals in matching pink shirts walking on a rocky shoreline near stone cairns.

Richmond Beach

September 1, 2013
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RICHMOND BEACH, SHORELINE, WA :: Richmond Beach offered stones for stacking, sand for digging, and a shoreline made for exploring. ✖ Walking the Boardwalk Path by the Water...

Two people walking on a wet sandy beach with prominent sea stacks and their reflections at sunset.
Two people walking on a wet sandy beach with prominent sea stacks and their reflections at sunset.

Thanksgiving at Cannon Beach

November 26, 2012
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CANNON BEACH, OR :: The toddlers' first visit to Cannon Beach and Seaside for Thanksgiving. An amazing landscape and community for young and older minds alike to wander in...

A serene sunset paints the Pacific Ocean in warm hues, viewed from a coastal hillside with rolling waves and rugged cliffs.
A serene sunset paints the Pacific Ocean in warm hues, viewed from a coastal hillside with rolling waves and rugged cliffs.

The Lost Coast

June 30, 2012
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LOST COAST, CALIFORNIA :: I backpacked 19 miles along one of California’s most rugged and scenic stretches of coastline over two days. On the drive to the trailhead, my...

A weathered concrete coastal artillery emplacement sits isolated on the sand. The long gun barrel points out toward the ocean horizon.
A weathered concrete coastal artillery emplacement sits isolated on the sand. The long gun barrel points out toward the ocean horizon.

Hel

August 17, 2009
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EUROPEAN VACATION DAY 5 :: HEL, POLAND :: When looking across the sea from the shores of Gdynia, you can just barely spot a strip of land that seems to...

A picturesque stone château perched on a hillside overlooking a serene river, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun.
A picturesque stone château perched on a hillside overlooking a serene river, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun.

Sand Point

July 18, 2009
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OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: I joined some friends for a weekend of hiking and camping on the Olympic Coast. Our destination was Sand Point via the Ozette Triangle. A...

A stunning two-story beachfront villa surrounded by lush palm trees and greenery, featuring vibrant red and green accents on its wooden exterior.
A stunning two-story beachfront villa surrounded by lush palm trees and greenery, featuring vibrant red and green accents on its wooden exterior.

Belize Legacy Beach Resort

December 2, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 9 :: AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE :: From a dock in San Pedro, we took a 15 minute boat ride to the Belize Legacy Beach Resort, our beachside...

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