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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...

A puffin perched among wildflowers against a cloudy sky. A close-up view of the puffin's distinctive face and beak.
A puffin perched among wildflowers against a cloudy sky. A close-up view of the puffin's distinctive face and beak.

Puffins

July 29, 2024
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DYRHÓLAEY, ICELAND :: We drove up the big rock on the Dyrholaey Peninsula, hoping to see a few puffins. We were surprised and very pleased to see hundreds of them...

A white lighthouse with a red roof standing near the sea under a cloudy sky. Close up details of the lighthouse lens and a patio area.
A white lighthouse with a red roof standing near the sea under a cloudy sky. Close up details of the lighthouse lens and a patio area.

Kileaua Point National Wildife Refuge Lighthouse

February 26, 2024
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KILEAUA POINT NATIONAL WILDIFE REFUGE LIGHTHOUSE, KILAUEA, HI :: Our young birder is having a blast observing a bunch of new species on the island. We also got a reservation...

A red fox holding grass in its mouth, standing in a field of dry vegetation.
A red fox holding grass in its mouth, standing in a field of dry vegetation.

Fox Safari

April 21, 2022
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SAN JUAN ISLAND, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA :: During our week on San Juan Island, we spotted 13 distinct foxes roaming the areas around American Camp, Cattle Point Lighthouse, and even...

A scenic view featuring a historic coastal lighthouse framed by a redwood branch. The clear blue water and rugged shoreline create a serene atmosphere.
A scenic view featuring a historic coastal lighthouse framed by a redwood branch. The clear blue water and rugged shoreline create a serene atmosphere.

Lime Kiln Lighthouse

April 20, 2021
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LIME KILN POINT STATE PARK, SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA :: We hiked around the lighthouse and explored its namesake lime kiln. We enjoyed the nice weather and ocean views, and...

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 carpet of red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves covers the ground around a tree trunk, creating a picturesque fall scene in the Pacific Northwest.
A carpet of red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves covers the ground around a tree trunk, creating a picturesque fall scene in the Pacific Northwest.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

October 19, 2006
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CAMBRIDGE, MA :: Boston is home to many of America’s “firsts”, including the first college, first post office, first public park, first public school, first...

A dolphin gracefully leaps out of the deep blue ocean, creating a beautiful splash in the Pacific Northwest.
A dolphin gracefully leaps out of the deep blue ocean, creating a beautiful splash in the Pacific Northwest.

Anacapa

July 4, 2006
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CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK, CA :: Anacapa, the smallest of the Channel Islands, is located fourteen miles from the Californian coast. We boarded a catamaran at Ventura Harbor...

A seagull perched on a rock, silhouetted against a bright, cloudy sky.
A seagull perched on a rock, silhouetted against a bright, cloudy sky.

Dungeness Spit

January 8, 2006
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DUNGENESS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, SEQUIM, WA :: Kristie and I had an amazing day hiking Dungeness Spit, reputedly the world’s longest at five miles. It is located near...

A tree-lined pedestrian street bustling with people walking and sitting on benches, featuring decorative banners hanging between the trees.
A tree-lined pedestrian street bustling with people walking and sitting on benches, featuring decorative banners hanging between the trees.

San Juan Island

October 25, 2003
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SAN JUAN ISLAND, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA :: To celebrate the second anniversary of our merry coupledom, Kristie and I chose to stay the weekend on scenic San Juan Island. Our...

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