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A Sunset Cruise Where Dolphins Play & Owls Steal a Nest

Feb 19, 2026

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8 min read

A Sunset Cruise Where Dolphins Play & Owls Steal a Nest

Dolphins, nesting islands, and one very unexpected baby great horned owl made this evening unforgettable

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

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Following the Manatees to Blue Spring

Feb 12, 2026

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9 min read

Following the Manatees to Blue Spring

Hundreds of manatees, one historic house, and a perfect Florida day

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

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North Merritt Island: A Historic Cabin, a Conservation Area, and an Unexpected Find

Jan 15, 2026

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8 min read

North Merritt Island: A Historic Cabin, a Conservation Area, and an Unexpected Find

Exploring the Sams Homestead and Pine Island Conservation Area

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

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Peebles Island: Where Nature Meets History

Nov 13, 2025

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6 min read

Peebles Island: Where Nature Meets History

Exploring a 190-acre park shaped by water, war, and industry.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

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Exploring the Audubon Sanctuaries of the Hudson Valley

Sep 18, 2025

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5 min read

Exploring the Audubon Sanctuaries of the Hudson Valley

Hiking and paddling among the birds of two Hudson Valley sanctuaries.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

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Short but Sweet: Exploring York & Hershey, PA

Sep 4, 2025

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8 min read

Short but Sweet: Exploring York & Hershey, PA

From a riverside mansion filled with artwork to a butterfly atrium and rose garden in full bloom, here’s we how ended our summer in PA.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

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Modern Montréal: Wild, Artful and Delicious

Aug 7, 2025

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7 min read

Modern Montréal: Wild, Artful and Delicious

Discover immersive wildlife habitats, stunning contemporary installations, and memorable meals in Montréal.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

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How to Spot Nesting Sea Turtles in Melbourne Beach

Jul 17, 2025

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7 min read

How to Spot Nesting Sea Turtles in Melbourne Beach

Where, when, and how to (respectfully!) see sea turtles lay their eggs

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

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Hike to Bash Bish Falls, MA from Copake Ironworks, NY 🚶‍♀️

Jun 26, 2025

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6 min read

Hike to Bash Bish Falls, MA from Copake Ironworks, NY 🚶‍♀️

Do you love crossing state borders? Yeah, me too! Walk with me from New York to Massachusetts—Choose Your Own Adventure-style.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

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Let's get out and explore! Coconut Point + RamsHorn-Livingston

Apr 3, 2025

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4 min read

Let's get out and explore! Coconut Point + RamsHorn-Livingston

It's spring time! Let's explore two of my favorite places to take a short walk, one in Melbourne Beach, FL and the other in Catskill, NY.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

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Birdwatching at Blue Cypress Lake

Feb 20, 2025

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5 min read

Birdwatching at Blue Cypress Lake

When did we all of a sudden love birdwatching? Blue Cypress Lake near Fellsmere Florida is a great place to see Ospreys and Herons of all kinds.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge
Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

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