I love painting plein air because there is so much depth of color that is possible when we are out there,” she said. “It is ...

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If you crave the solitude of an undeveloped stretch of coast to beachcomb, birdwatch, and sunbathe, check out America's best national seashores.

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The Singhampton Sculpture Forest is an eclectic self-guided tour through a sculpture artist’s rural property. Marion Bartlett ...

Among Headlands Beach State Park’s most photogenic features stands the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse. This classic red and white structure anchors the eastern end of the beach, creating ...

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