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The Magdalen Islands: Sand, Sea and Serenity Far From Everywhere

The bluffs, dunes and lagoons of the Magdalens, a colorful yet tranquil island chain north of Prince Edward Island, are far from everywhere. That’s the point.

By Richard Rubin

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Washington Island, a Speck of Old Iceland in Wisconsin

You can still find traces of Nordic history in the trails and trees of tiny Washington Island, Wis. And take a dip while you’re there — if you dare.

By Carson Vaughan

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A Lighthouse to Call Your Own

A weekend at a family hostel in a light station on the California coast is filled with tide-pooling, stargazing and marking time by the beacon’s flash.

By Bonnie Tsui

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Traveling at the End of the World: A Tour of Canada’s Gaspé Peninsula

The St. Lawrence River was once a North American superhighway. Today, following its path takes you along a coastline best described as otherworldly.

By Richard Rubin