Kenai Fjords National Park
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Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
Tucked along the vibrant shores of Waikiki in Oahu, Hawaii, Duke Kahanamoku Beach is a sun-soaked paradise named after the legendary Hawaiian surfer and Olympian. Crowned the #1 beach in America by Dr. Beach, this pristine stretch boasts soft golden sands, gentle turquoise waves, and stunning views of Diamond Head. Perfect for families, swimmers, and…
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The W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Competition: Inside America’s Oldest Rock-Skipping Tournament
Every Fourth of July, while most of the country is lighting fireworks, a different kind of contest quietly plays out on the rocky shore of Mackinac Island. No engines, no gunpowder — just a stone, a low sidearm throw, and a stretch of glassy water at Windermere Point. It’s the W.T. Rabe Stone Skipping Competition,…
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Climbing Mt. Baldy with My Son: 303 Steps, a Cold War Radar Tower, and the Story of Saugatuck
Some hikes are about the view. This one was about the two of us getting to the top of Mount Baldwin(aka Mt. Baldy) together. The day before we made our climb, my wife Deedie was at the base of the stairs and watched a 92-year-old woman make the entire climb with a little help from…