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@dailybaltic.com Oct 2, 2026, 7:45 AM

Koit Toome completes 6,500-kilometre road trip through nine countries #ERR #KoitToome #roadtrips

@mickpic.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 2:01 AM

#PalacesAndGardens #ItsAJungleOutThere
"How about a jungle IN there. An actual rain forest inside the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California. Yes, humidity and temperature are kept accordingly. An airlock door leads to."
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips

The image shows a butterfly feeding station with orange slices in the rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California

The image shows the interior glass dome and lighting fixtures of the Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California

This image shows the view from the spiral walkway inside the Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California

The selected region shows a Blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), featuring vibrant blue upperparts and bright golden-yellow underparts perched on a branch.

@travelxchange.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 1:00 AM

US Travel Guide | @travelwithzee | Flipboard

These seven American towns look like they belong in Europe. 🇺🇸🇪🇺 Perfect for a unique weekend getaway. #Travel #RoadTrips #USA

https://flipboard.com/@travelwithzee/us-travel-guide-lrlqfau7y

@rogueunit.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 10:39 PM

#RoadTrips

knocked up a few K’s this week peeps

windscreen a mess lol 😂

#Mindset #Peace

@achronicvoice.com Oct 1, 2026, 9:30 PM

"'It would be great to repeat some activities..Long #RoadTrips in Malaysia, staying at all kinds of lodgings.' (I do remember staying at #motels that cost $1 a night, which my #dad seemed to consider a 'victorious find'. They were gross 😉)": buff.ly/4vwpvbj

#ChronicIllness #father #parenting

What’s it Like to be the Father of a Child with Chronic Illness? (Precious Insights from My Own Dad!)

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 1:05 PM

Discarded for #AlphabetChallenge theme of #WeekMforMachinery
"A road trip throwback. The irony was not lost to me, seeing icons of travel past, emptied and rusted, their passengers having moved on. Sentinels, monuments. Do they remember?" -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips

The image shows a row of heavily rusted, vintage passenger cars and sedans parked in a salvage yard outdoors under a bright blue sky.
Features of the Vehicles
• Heavy Rust: The bodies, fenders, and roofs are covered in deep reddish-brown corrosion and patina from years of exposure to the elements.
• Missing Components: Most of the vehicles lack glass, interiors, and tires, leaving only the bare metal frames and shells.
• Classic Styling: The lined-up sedans feature the rounded hood lines and distinct body styles characteristic of mid-20th-century American automobiles.

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 2:38 AM

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMachinery
"How about an eating machine made from machines? This is at Ripley's Museum from our visit to San Francisco a few years back. A shame the museum is closing. See it while you can." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #California #TRex

The scrap metal dinosaur sculpture shown in the image is located inside Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Francisco, situated at Fisherman's Wharf (175 Jefferson Street).
This life-sized Tyrannosaurus Rex sculpture is a popular piece of "peculiar pop art" crafted entirely out of recycled materials and automotive scrap metal.
Key Updates Regarding This Location
If you are planning to see this sculpture in person, please keep the following in mind:
• Permanent Closure: After 59 years of operation, this world-famous San Francisco Odditorium has announced it is permanently closing at the end of 2026 due to shifts in the Fisherman's Wharf landscape.
• Artifact Auction: In light of the closure, Ripley's is hosting an auction for its city-specific exhibits and memorabilia

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 11:42 PM

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekMforMachinery
"Still on movies, I guess. This old workhorse generated a lot of heat. Located in the lobby of the Eltrym Historic Theatre in Baker City, Oregon." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Oregon

The image shows a vintage 35mm theater motion picture projector equipped with a carbon-arc lamphouse (such as a Peerless Magnarc or similar mid-20th-century cinema projection system). These heavy-duty institutional units were standard in movie theaters before the widespread adoption of xenon or digital projection lamps.
Key Features Observed
• Lamphouse: The large rear housing contains the carbon-arc mechanism that generated intense illumination for long throws onto large theater screens.
• Film Mechanism: Includes the projector head with intermittent movement, upper and lower film magazines/reels, and lens housing.
• Pedestal Base: A sturdy cast-iron or heavy steel floor stand that housed electrical controls and ballast connections.
This vintage carbon arc movie projector is located inside the lobby of the Eltrym Historic Theatre in Baker City, Oregon.
The Eltrym opened in 1940 and remains a single-screen fixture in the community, retaining much of its classic charm alongside modern projection capabilities.

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 1:03 PM

#StunDay #ImageAndVerse
"Here at last, on the shores of the sea, comes the end of our Fellowship. I will not say, do not weep, for not all tears are an evil." -J. R. R. Tolkien
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #MrLuke #Dogs #DogsOfBluesky 🌈

A photo of a red Doberman at the beach. It is close to sunset as he sits quietly. Grass can be seen, and in the distance the rocky shore. It is peaceful.

@rick-harlan.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 8:50 AM

Are We There Yet? Rick remembers road trips powered by license plate games, window arguments, and shared radio stations before every passenger disappeared into a personal screen. #GenX #BackInMyDay #RickHarlan #RoadTrips #FamilyTravel #GettingOlder #GenXHumor

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 3:45 AM

#BlueskyArtshow #Lights & #AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLookingIn
"A late-night entry for the BSAS, but I remembered a trip that covered both themes. Carlsbad Caverns was a great visit. But without artificial lights, it is absolutely dark." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips

The image shows a limestone cavern with prominent speleothems like stalactites hanging from the ceiling and stalagmites rising from the floor, the formations found in major show caves the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Stalactites and Stalagmites: The cavern features mineral deposits formed by dripping water over thousands of years. Lighting: Artificial illumination highlights the textured rock ceiling and column formations in the dark underground chamber.

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 6:55 PM

#Blueskyartshow #Lights
"A roadtrip memory from Levenworth, Washington. I found a lovely little restaurant and pub along the main drag. It wasn't Harvest season, so I was not put off by the antlers." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #WashingtonState

The beautiful, antler-lined fireplace mantel shown in your image is located inside the cozy lounge at the Bavarian Lodge in Leavenworth, Washington.While the lodge features this exact rustic decor in its common areas and at the Woodsman Pub, The console table features a rustic display styled with natural deer antlers, a textured silver vase with floral stems, and pillar candles in glass holders draped with burlap ribbon and string lights.

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 1:43 PM

#BlueSkyArtShow theme #Light
"The San Antonio riverwalk at night is all about lights. Everything and everybody have some type of light on it. That carriage was a marvel of electrical engineering. The nerd in me shut up and just enjoyed." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips

The image shows the scenic San Antonio River Walk at night, specifically near the La Villita area with string lights illuminating the stone retaining walls and walkways. Location: San Antonio, Texas, set below street level along the San Antonio River. Features: Draped warm string lights adorn the stone walls and upper terrace, accented by overhead red fabric shades and lush greenery along the pedestrian path

The image shows an illuminated, fairy-tale style white Cinderella horse-drawn carriage operating on a city street at night, characteristic of tourist services offered in downtown San Antonio, Texas. These specialty carriage rides are commonly provided by local operators like the Yellow Rose Carriage Company or Lollypop Carriage Co for evening tours around the historic downtown and River Walk areas

The image shows a brightly lit GO Rio tour barge cruising on the San Antonio River Walk underneath a traditional stone arch bridge at dusk. Location: San Antonio River Walk, Texas, featuring iconic stone pathways, arched pedestrian bridges, and lush riverbank landscaping. Activity: Guided river cruises and colorful electric barges operated by GO Rio Cruises provide narrated tours and evening sightseeing

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 11:22 PM

#Scape #ForestFriday #BWFri
"Another little post-process experiment from one of my trips. Never match the great Ansel Adams of course, but Half-Dome and Yosemite inspires." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #California #Yosemite #NationalParks #HalfDome

The image shows Half Dome rising above the tree line and meadow in Yosemite National Park, California, rendered in a high-contrast black-and-white style framed by overhanging oak leaves. Distinctive visual features include the iconic sheer granite face of Half Dome, dense pine and evergreen forests spanning the valley floor, and foreground meadow vegetation

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 11:42 PM

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekLForLookingIn
"It was difficult to get a good perspective here. A large slab of granite leaning against another. I did climb in. The weight was oppressive." -
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #California ##Yosemite #NationalParks

$Geological formation: Massive angular granitic rocks wedged together to create natural cavities, fractures, and narrow openings. Flora: Patches of green moss and lichen grow on the damp rock faces beneath a small opening of daylight and trees.$

This image shows a perspective looking out from inside one of the talus caves or boulder fields located in Yosemite Valley, California. Geologic Overview Formation: These caves are not formed by water dissolving rock (like limestone caves). Instead, they are talus caves (boulder caves). They form when massive blocks of granite break off from the valley walls during rockfalls and pile up at the base of cliffs. The Interlocking Matrix: The open chambers and pathways are created by the random, irregular gaps left between these giant, overlapping rocks. Signs of Weathering: The dark green and black patches coating the granite are lichens and mosses, which thrive in the damp, shaded microclimates inside these rocky recesses.

@applegidleyauthor.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 1:53 PM

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#roadtrips #Mexico #Spain #Thailand #gardens #expat #GlobalLife

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 3:49 PM

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLookIn
"There is a cage that separates people from the interior of the caves. But it does not separate you from the primal sounds inside. Sounds our ancestors may have run from." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Oregon #SeaLionCaves

The image shows the interior of the Sea Lion Caves located along the Oregon Coast near Florence, featuring groups of sea lions resting on rocky ledges and outcroppings inside the vast sea cave. Location: Situated right off US Highway 101, roughly 11 miles north of Florence, Oregon. Feature: It is widely recognized as the largest sea cave in the United States, measuring about 12 stories high and spanning nearly two acres inside.

@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 6:05 PM

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #CaptionThatBird
"Yep. We have targets for practice too."
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Oregon #Hiking

The photo shows a small, plump bird that is likely a Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia), characterized by its rounded head, streaked brown and white plumage, and long tail, sitting on a hiking trail sign. Visual Features: It displays rich brown and grey-brown upperparts with heavy dark streaking on the breast and a patterned head. Similar Species: It shares characteristics with other native sparrows like the Lincoln's Sparrow or Savannah Sparrow. Habitat & Behavior: Commonly found singing from low perches near brush, wetlands, or open woodlands