Chart Your Course
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Chart Your Course ☀︎
Blog & Photo Essays
Visual stories and travel guides featuring extensive multimedia galleries and custom maps.
Founder’s Journal
A look behind the lens at the creative process, business operations, and personal iNaturalist field recaps.
Whiskers in the Wild
Documenting the California sea lion population and local marine life at Channel Islands Harbor and nearby coastal areas.
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July 2026
- Jul 13, 2026 Peeling Season at Piedras Blancas: The Elephant Seal Molt Jul 13, 2026
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April 2026
- Apr 2, 2026 Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor Apr 2, 2026
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February 2026
- Feb 28, 2026 Beyond Punch the Monkey: Responsible Wildlife Content Consumption Feb 28, 2026
- Feb 24, 2026 Welcome to the Coastal Café: Our 24/7 Harbor Livestream is Live Feb 24, 2026
- Feb 12, 2026 iNaturalist Observation Cards 2.5.26-2.11.26 Feb 12, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026 iNaturalist Observation Cards 1.29.26-2.4.26 Feb 5, 2026
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January 2026
- Jan 28, 2026 Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards Jan 28, 2026
- Jan 20, 2026 Sea Lion & Oiled Bird Rescue: A Vision for Channel Islands Harbor Jan 20, 2026
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December 2025
- Dec 9, 2025 Golden Hour at the Rookery: Elephant Seal Sparring & Sunset Light Dec 9, 2025
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November 2025
- Nov 15, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: Surfing Sea Lions, Human Disturbance, and Harbor Dredging Nov 15, 2025
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October 2025
- Oct 29, 2025 A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life Oct 29, 2025
- Oct 16, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life Oct 16, 2025
- Oct 8, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions Oct 8, 2025
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September 2025
- Sep 25, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: Sea Lion Colony in Motion at Silver Strand Beach Sep 25, 2025
- Sep 17, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: Portraits, Personalities, and Painted Skies Sep 17, 2025
- Sep 10, 2025 A Day Trip to Central Santa Cruz Island: Preparedness, Wildlife Encounters, and Painted Cave Wonders Sep 10, 2025
- Sep 2, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: Week Three - Shifting Shores & Labor Day Lessons Sep 2, 2025
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August 2025
- Aug 27, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: Week Two - Heat, Hierarchies & Harbor Landmarks Aug 27, 2025
- Aug 20, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: Week One with the Harbor Colony Aug 20, 2025
- Aug 13, 2025 Whiskers in the Wild: Sea Lion Stories from Channel Islands Harbor Aug 13, 2025
- Aug 6, 2025 A Wildlife Hike at Carpinteria Seal Rookery Aug 6, 2025
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July 2025
- Jul 30, 2025 On the Rocks: The Secret Life of Crabs at Channel Islands Harbor Jul 30, 2025
- Jul 23, 2025 Channel Islands Harbor: New Beginnings, Harbor Wildlife Jul 23, 2025
- Jul 9, 2025 Monarch Magic at Pismo Grove Jul 9, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025 Bird Rock’s Coastal Community Jul 2, 2025
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June 2025
- Jun 25, 2025 Brandt’s Cormorants Nesting at Moss Landing Jun 25, 2025
- Jun 18, 2025 Sea Lions at the Marina Jun 18, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025 Bubbling Shore Crabs and the Art of Hiding in Plain Sight Jun 11, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025 Squirrels! Burrowed In, Fluffed Out, and Watching You Snack Jun 4, 2025
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May 2025
- May 24, 2025 From Cannery Row to Bird Rock: A Monterey Day Trip Worth Remembering May 24, 2025
- May 21, 2025 Harbor Seal Highlights May 21, 2025
- May 14, 2025 A Blue Whale Off Long Beach May 14, 2025
- May 7, 2025 A Crab Claw and No Intention of Sharing May 7, 2025
- May 2, 2025 Pup Watch: A Photo Tour on Elkhorn Slough Safari May 2, 2025
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March 2025
- Mar 25, 2025 Sea Lion Saturdays: Photo Walks, Coastal Drives, and Marine Life in Marina del Rey & Beyond Mar 25, 2025
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December 2024
- Dec 4, 2024 Morro Bay Adventure: Sea Otters, Elephant Seals & Monarch Butterflies Along California’s Coast Dec 4, 2024
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November 2024
- Nov 25, 2024 Leo Carrillo Beach Is My Favorite Coastal Escape: Tide Pools, Scenic Drives & Malibu Seafood Nov 25, 2024
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October 2024
- Oct 22, 2024 Zzyzx Road: The Strange History & Hidden Wildlife of This Mojave Desert Landmark Oct 22, 2024
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September 2024
- Sep 12, 2024 A Peaceful Afternoon at Roaring Spring Dam Park: Ducks, Photography & Small-Town Charm Sep 12, 2024
- Sep 8, 2024 Trough Creek State Park: Hiking to Rainbow Falls & Balanced Rock Sep 8, 2024
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June 2024
- Jun 30, 2024 Why Malibu Seafood Is Worth the Wait: Fresh Seafood, Ocean Views & the Best Clam Chowder Jun 30, 2024
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May 2024
- May 25, 2024 Whale Watching in Long Beach: Spotting Blue & Fin Whales on an Unforgettable Ocean Adventure May 25, 2024
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January 2022
- Jan 27, 2022 Petrified Forest National Park: Ancient Trees & Stunning Landscapes Jan 27, 2022
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July 2020
- Jul 16, 2020 Kelso Dunes & Depot: A Journey Through the Mojave National Preserve Jul 16, 2020
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May 2020
- May 27, 2020 Escaping to Sequoia & Kings Canyon: Giant Trees, Rushing Rivers & Much-Needed Fresh Air May 27, 2020