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Moody sunset. Golden Gardens Beach, Seattle

Happy Friday! Flowers from a recent visit to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This 2.6 acre urban green space is a relaxing, stunning tropical oasis. And the koi? They immediately swim close as there is fish food for purchase on-site. :-) Closed Mondays. Admission is free. #FridayFlowers

We've got America the Beautiful Passes in stock! Grab one of these before they're gone. Passes valid Dec 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2026. The perfect gift - or for yourself. For Non-US residents, price goes up Jan. 1, 2026 from $80 to $250 - order now to save. www.myscenicdrives.com/store/us-nat...

#ThickTrunkThursday - Ficus benjamina Height 62 feet, Circumference 17 feet. Check it out, along with many other wonders at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Bonus, entrance is free.

Memories of Bryce Canyon National Park - so surreal and breathtaking. Every twist in the trail uncovers new beauty, incredible rock formations, rich textures, and bursts of color. #ThrowbackThursday #BryceCanyonNationalPark #explorenature #hiking

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Not quite a wing - but did capture a beautiful sunset and a bed of fluffy clouds. #wingfriday

This #BlackFriday, trade shopping for nature. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering FREE entry to all Colorado State Parks on Nov. 28. Escape the crowds and recharge with some fresh air, stunning views, and outdoor adventure. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pn5hAS

Only in Seattle - presenting the "car plant". Like a house plant but it travels with you, lol. And learned something new - this area of a car is called a cowl vent.

Changes to the America the Beautiful Pass in 2026 for U.S. Residents and Non-U.S. Residents. Everything you need to know: www.myscenicdrives.com/newsletters/...

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for kindness, new adventures, the beauty of nature, and the joy of learning from, and sharing with others. Wishing you the same.

A few more photos from tonight’s incredible #aurora. I’m fascinated by the amount of red light tonight. This is generated by oxygen molecules being excited by light plasma at least 600 km above the Earth. The green is also oxygen molecules, but much lower (100-250km). Definitely a great night.

A manatee gingerly plods against a strong incoming current over the spiky staghorn corals (which are not something a manatee is used to encountering in the Intercoastal Waterway!) #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #ploddingalong #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity

nestled in a tree #mushroommonday

Light shines through.... Discovery Park, Seattle #takeawalk #nature #pugetsound #view

Happy Halloween!

First in-person #hockey game since Guy Lafleur was still on the team 😂. (I'm an ex-Montrealer). A blast watching the Montreal #Canadiens take on the Seattle #Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena! Habs won 4-3! Lots of dazzling digital production, times have changed since just organ music! #GoHabs #NFL

Art in nature. Carkeek Park, Seattle.

Shannon Falls, Squamish BC, Canada What a difference a season makes - 1st pic Oct 2025 - 2nd pic Dec 2024 #waterfallwednesday

A Kapok Tree (and me) at Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru, India. #ThickTrunkTuesday

End of of beautiful sunny day in Seattle. Did you see it? #Rainbow

Discover the Great Pumpkin(s) in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood! Since 2008, Greg Shaw has been delighting visitors with his giant pumpkins, grown right on his front lawn. Stop by 3707 29th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199 - it’s free and fun for all ages! #halloween #pumpkin 🎃

Seattle #sunset from the ferry terminal. We are just loving walking around the new Seattle Waterfront Park. Hope you get a chance to explore. Have a great weekend everyone!

Lichen #ForestFriday ‎⁨Garibaldi Provincial Park⁩, ⁨BC, ⁨Canada⁩

Meet a troll at Point Robinson Park on Vashon Island! Oscar the Bird King is one of 5 Thomas Dambo trolls across WA State. Makes a perfect day trip - beaches, lighthouse, and stunning views of Mt. Rainier. Show us your Dambo trolls around the world. #ThomasDamboTrolls #RecycledArt #VashonIsland

At Garibaldi Provincial Park, BC, Canada #MushroomMonday

That color! Garibaldi Lake - Squamish, British Columbia #stunday

Our public lands offer breathtaking views, peaceful escapes in nature, and countless opportunities for recreation. Care for, and protect these lands so everyone can enjoy them now and for generations to come. Learn about the Leave No Trace 7 Principles: lnt.org/why/7-princi...

Apparently, we're growing mushrooms! Love the PNW! (don't worry, will not eat them :-)) #fungi #mushroom

Seattle skyline from Gas Works Park. Have a great weekend everyone!

Good night from Golden Gardens Beach, Seattle

We are open and shipping National Park + National Forest Passes. During the shutdown, some parks + federal lands are open - check official websites of each site as access may change. Practice Leave No Trace principles, recreate responsibly, and protect our public lands. www.myscenicdrives.com/store/

Digging through my phone for mushroom pics and it served up Goblin Valley State Park - spot on! :-) Happy #MushroomMonday? Utah’s landscapes are so surreal, it’s like stepping onto another world. Have you been? Highly recommend. #UtahStateParks #Utah #GoblinValley

Why are public lands mostly in the West? Short answer: war, deals, and the Homestead Act. Long answer: Find out tomorrow at a free talk + panel with Walt Dabney at the Journey Museum in Rapid City. 6 pm. Presented by Association of National Park Rangers #BlackHills #NationalParks #PublicLands

Just noticed this (new?) downtown mural. Spotted from Seattle Waterfront Park. (click for whole image) #streetart #CityScape #Seattle

Fall colors along the Snake River and its many tributaries today in Grand Teton National Park. #travel

Free admission on September 27, 2025 to all National Parks in honor of National Public Lands Day! Where will you go? www.myscenicdrives.com #nationalpubliclandsday #nationalparks #getoutdoors #explore #nature

Mount Rainier from Mount Saint Helens

I found this birding book along the side of the road on the Tamiami trail in the Everglades on 8/25/25. It is so well loved with sightings going back decades. If you're a birder (I am not) please spread the word and hep me find the owner so they can be reunited

About last night. View from Jefferson Park in Beacon Hill, Seattle. #sunset

I wanted to get a video of this ghost crab but every time I got close to their hole they scuttled back in, so I tried getting clever with it. I made a little sandcastle and shoved my phone into it, hit record, and walked away. Crab was VERY suspicious of this addition to their environment.

A trio of contenders for #thicktrunktuesday taken today in Discovery Park, Seattle

It’s time to start planning your New Hampshire fall foliage adventures! The celebrated Kancamagus Highway and the White Mountain Trail create an unforgettable loop. Gorges, waterfalls, mountains, and vibrant fall forests await. www.myscenicdrives.com/regions/new-... www.visitnh.gov/plan-your-tr...

Sunstruck in Seattle. #spider #spiderweb

First ever Seattle Storm game in-person - wowza!!! Action packed until the last seconds!!! Now playoff-bound! Congrats Seattle Storm! #SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA #WomensBasketball

Grand opening of Seattle’s Waterfront Park yesterday! This dynamic park links the waterfront with Pike Place Market, offering sweeping views, lively event spaces, a creative playground, and distinctive spaces from Pier 66 all the way to the Pioneer Square Habitat Beach beyond the ferry docks.

Happy Friday from Golden Gardens Beach in Seattle. Have a great weekend everyone!

Some trees have seen some things. #ThickTrunkTuesday #DiscoveryPark #Seattle

We biked (most of) the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. The former rail line is a 31.5 miles 1-way flat, crushed gravel path from Duvall to North Bend that passes Carnation, Fall City + Snoqualmie. Note: From Reinig Bridge & North Bend Golf Course will be closed for improvements Sept 2 - Oct 10, 2025.