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You don't have to travel far to enjoy the beauty of a nature stroll. #NatureWalk #ExploreNature
June 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
You don't have to travel far to enjoy the beauty of a nature stroll. #NatureWalk #ExploreNature
Ascending to the peak of Beacon Rock along the Columbia River. #Adventure #Hiking
June 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Ascending to the peak of Beacon Rock along the Columbia River. #Adventure #Hiking
Peering into the gorge sculpted by the South Fork of the Skokomish River. #NatureViews #ExploreNature
June 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Peering into the gorge sculpted by the South Fork of the Skokomish River. #NatureViews #ExploreNature
A giant, rotting mass of seaweed threatens beach season—again www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
A giant, rotting mass of seaweed threatens beach season—again
A record-breaking 37-million-ton mass of floating seaweed called sargassum is once again inundating beaches in the Caribbean and will soon reach parts of the U.S.
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June 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A giant, rotting mass of seaweed threatens beach season—again www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
The Gateway to Hell is Closing » Explorersweb explorersweb.com/the-gateway-...
The Gateway to Hell is Closing » Explorersweb
After burning for over half a century, the fiery pit that is Turkmenistan's Gateway to Hell is finally dying down. Not everyone is happy about it.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Gateway to Hell is Closing » Explorersweb explorersweb.com/the-gateway-...
Nestled on this piece of oceanic driftwood is a thriving colony of Goose barnacles. #MarineLife #NatureWonders
June 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Nestled on this piece of oceanic driftwood is a thriving colony of Goose barnacles. #MarineLife #NatureWonders
We recently had some extreme negative tides. Nice to see the Sea Stars making a comeback. #starfish #seastars #tidepools
June 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We recently had some extreme negative tides. Nice to see the Sea Stars making a comeback. #starfish #seastars #tidepools
Explore the stunning Dickerson Creek Falls, one of the many waterfalls you’ll encounter while exploring the scenic Dosewallips River. #NatureAdventure #Waterfalls
June 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Explore the stunning Dickerson Creek Falls, one of the many waterfalls you’ll encounter while exploring the scenic Dosewallips River. #NatureAdventure #Waterfalls
One can never tire of the sunsets over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. #SunsetLovers #NatureBeauty
June 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
One can never tire of the sunsets over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. #SunsetLovers #NatureBeauty
We thought we had explored every corner of Fort Worden State Park's structures, but we unexpectedly discovered an old searchlight installation tucked away from the main trails. #FortWorden #HiddenGems
May 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We thought we had explored every corner of Fort Worden State Park's structures, but we unexpectedly discovered an old searchlight installation tucked away from the main trails. #FortWorden #HiddenGems
A Home Made of Microplastics - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/a-home-made-...
A Home Made of Microplastics - bioGraphic
Caddisfly cases from museum collections reveal that microplastics infiltrated “pristine” freshwater environments far earlier than suspected.
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May 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A Home Made of Microplastics - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/a-home-made-...
I can't believe such a marvel is so close to us! We finally visited the High Steel Bridge, arching over the South Fork of the Skokomish River. At 375 feet, it's Washington's tallest bridge. #Adventure #Explore
May 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I can't believe such a marvel is so close to us! We finally visited the High Steel Bridge, arching over the South Fork of the Skokomish River. At 375 feet, it's Washington's tallest bridge. #Adventure #Explore
What a Whale Does Not See - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/what-a-whale...
What a Whale Does Not See - bioGraphic
A whale’s grapefruit-sized eye reveals the reason humpbacks keep swimming into fishing gear.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What a Whale Does Not See - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/what-a-whale...
Experiencing Cathedral Falls in Gifford Pinchot National Forest is like witnessing nature's masterpiece. The water cascades gracefully, filling the lush surroundings with echoes. Mist rises, refreshing the skin, while towering trees and diverse flora frame the falls' beauty.
May 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Experiencing Cathedral Falls in Gifford Pinchot National Forest is like witnessing nature's masterpiece. The water cascades gracefully, filling the lush surroundings with echoes. Mist rises, refreshing the skin, while towering trees and diverse flora frame the falls' beauty.
Two New Crocodile Species Discovered in Mexico » Explorersweb explorersweb.com/two-new-croc...
Two New Crocodile Species Discovered in Mexico » Explorersweb
The crocodiles live on islands off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. They were previously assumed to be American crocodiles, but they are quite distinct.
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May 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Two New Crocodile Species Discovered in Mexico » Explorersweb explorersweb.com/two-new-croc...
A narrow brook meanders through the lush woods of the Northern Cascades. #NatureWonders #Cascades
May 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A narrow brook meanders through the lush woods of the Northern Cascades. #NatureWonders #Cascades
Whale Sharks’ Low-Oxygen Advantage - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/whale-sharks...
Whale Sharks’ Low-Oxygen Advantage - bioGraphic
Whale shark babies seem to find safety in dangerous oxygen minimum zones.
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May 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Whale Sharks’ Low-Oxygen Advantage - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/whale-sharks...
Feather Forensics Offers a Way to Root Out Poachers - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/feather-fore...
Feather Forensics Offers a Way to Root Out Poachers - bioGraphic
Chemical analysis of a bird’s feathers offers a reliable way to tell whether it was captive-born or wild-caught.
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May 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Feather Forensics Offers a Way to Root Out Poachers - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/feather-fore...
Though its ominous name might suggest otherwise, Asylum Creek is actually quite picturesque. Surrounded by vibrant foliage, the creek winds gently through the terrain, providing a peaceful and calming retreat.
May 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Though its ominous name might suggest otherwise, Asylum Creek is actually quite picturesque. Surrounded by vibrant foliage, the creek winds gently through the terrain, providing a peaceful and calming retreat.
An ideal day at Point Wilson Lighthouse is highlighted by the gentle waves and a sailboat gracefully appearing on the horizon. The lighthouse, perched on the edge of the serene coastline, offers a picturesque view. #LighthouseViews #SailingAdventure
May 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
An ideal day at Point Wilson Lighthouse is highlighted by the gentle waves and a sailboat gracefully appearing on the horizon. The lighthouse, perched on the edge of the serene coastline, offers a picturesque view. #LighthouseViews #SailingAdventure
Witness the breathtaking spectacle of a sunset from the summit of Point Wilson's cliffs. As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant oranges and pinks, casting a serene glow over the landscape. Experience nature's masterpiece. #SunsetViews #NatureLovers
April 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Witness the breathtaking spectacle of a sunset from the summit of Point Wilson's cliffs. As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant oranges and pinks, casting a serene glow over the landscape. Experience nature's masterpiece. #SunsetViews #NatureLovers
Discovering Twin Falls along the Boulder River in the North Cascades. Experience nature's splendor and the serene beauty of cascading waters. #TwinFalls #NorthCascades
April 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Discovering Twin Falls along the Boulder River in the North Cascades. Experience nature's splendor and the serene beauty of cascading waters. #TwinFalls #NorthCascades
Slime Sense - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/slime-sense/
Slime Sense - bioGraphic
A wildly variable group of single-celled organisms shows intelligent behavior.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Slime Sense - bioGraphic www.biographic.com/slime-sense/
Rock Creek meanders gently, veiled in a light morning fog, as it heads to merge with the Nisqually River. #NatureBeauty #MorningMist
April 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Rock Creek meanders gently, veiled in a light morning fog, as it heads to merge with the Nisqually River. #NatureBeauty #MorningMist
One man wrecking ball! "Trump Opens Pacific Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing, Sparking Conservation Backlash" gearjunkie.com/fishing/trum...
Trump Opens Pacific Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing, Sparking Conservation Backlash
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that reopens portions of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to commercial fishing.
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April 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
One man wrecking ball! "Trump Opens Pacific Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing, Sparking Conservation Backlash" gearjunkie.com/fishing/trum...