Essex Media & Explorations

10/29/2026

Camping at Pt. Wilson, and the evening put on a quiet show. The clouds caught the last bit of light while the beach and water went that cool, silvery blue, and the dune grass along the rocks glowed in the foreground. Off across the water, lights started blinking on one by one. Nothing dramatic, just the kind of evening that makes you glad you stayed out a little longer. Have you camped out this way?

10/27/2026

A beacon against the evening sky. 🌊

As daylight fades over the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the historic Point Wilson Lighthouse casts its familiar glow against a dramatic blue-gray sky.

Captured during an evening walk through Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington, the warmly illuminated keeper’s quarters add a welcoming touch to this beautiful coastal landmark.

There’s something timeless about a lighthouse at dusk, standing watch as another day comes to an end.

10/25/2026

A Human-Powered Journey Around Norway » Explorersweb https://buff.ly/wdDXVsj

10/24/2026

Where autumn meets history. 🍁

The afternoon sun filters through the thinning autumn leaves of a magnificent old tree at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington.

With its historic military buildings, sprawling grounds, and beautiful fall colors, Fort Worden offers a wonderful combination of Pacific Northwest scenery and a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Sometimes, the simplest scenes tell the best stories.

10/17/2026

The beauty of a familiar path. 🍁

We walk through this local park most afternoons, but autumn has a way of making even the most familiar places feel new again. The golden leaves, warm afternoon sunlight, and long shadows transform our everyday walk into something special.

A wonderful reminder that you don’t always have to travel far to appreciate the beauty of nature.

10/10/2026

A quiet morning beneath the evergreens. 🌲☀️

Waking up to sunlight filtering through the forest canopy at Manchester State Park is one of those simple pleasures that makes camping in the Pacific Northwest so special. Moss-covered trees, lush ferns, and the soft glow of the morning sun create a peaceful setting to start another day exploring Washington’s beautiful state parks.

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10/09/2026

An evening painted in pastels. 🌅

Wisps of clouds catch the last warm light of the day, stretching across the sky above the peaceful waters of Puget Sound. With the evergreens silhouetted against the horizon, it’s one of those quiet Pacific Northwest moments worth stopping to appreciate.

10/02/2026

Scientists name a new cat species for the first time in over a century https://bit.ly/4h6FH0o

09/30/2026

Tourism Company Takes on Trump Administration Over National Park Fees

A Phoenix-based tour operator is suing the government over its higher fees for non-US residents.

09/25/2026

Sometimes, the clouds steal the sunrise. 🌅

A lone, towering cumulus cloud catches the morning sun over the Gulf of Mexico, lighting up in beautiful shades of orange and gold. Framed by the silhouettes of palm trees, it's another spectacular morning in Panama City Beach.