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Massive Elephant Seals Took Over a California Beach During the Government Shutdown and Nobody Can Get Them to Move
The government shutdown may be over (for now), but the work to restore some of America’s sacred outdoor spaces has just begun. For places such as ... Read More
Beautiful Lighthouses in America
Shrouded in fog and booby-trapped by rocks hiding in the shallows, Maine’s Portland Harbor is treacherous. Since 1791, the shining beacon of the... Read More
Coastal Drift
It is a glorious morning, and Vivaldi is blasting from my car radio as I cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Not only is this oxblood-red span an... Read More
America's Most Beautiful Coastal Views
People often talk about how moving the shore is—a place that relaxes, awakens, and recharges. Then there are those whom, well, it literally moves: “Our... Read More
Culinary Exploration in Marin, CA
It’s just a 35-mile drive from the golden gate Bridge to Point Reyes Station. The distance is pocket change by California’s sprawling standards, but the... Read More
T+L Reports: Travelers' Yarns
A growing army of "knit wits" are taking vacations that combine stitching with sightseeing, shopping, and massages. Get your needles ready. NORWAY Join... Read More