A study of nature’s design at Oceano Dunes — where wind sculpts endless waves of sand, pelicans trace the shoreline in formation, and the landscape shifts with every breath of the Pacific.

Steam, steel, and timeless scenery—these postcards from Niles Canyon Railway capture a journey through history along one of California’s most scenic rail lines.

Photos from Cowell Ranch in California — quiet cliffs, open trails, and calm waves on a breezy afternoon.

Photos from Fremont Central Park featuring everyday birds doing their thing.

A quiet walk through Mori Point in Pacifica — black sand beaches, cliffs streaked with green, wildflowers tucked between the brush, and birds keeping watch from the trees.