Wading in Walden Pond: Walden Pond State Reservation, August 2007 Rachelle holds Emily’s feet into the water at Walden Pond. And yes, it is the Walden Pond made famous by Henry David Thoreau’s experiment in simple living and subsequent book about his endeavor, Walden. (via Photos from Robby Edwards)

Porcupine Islands: Acadia National Park, August 2007 The cluster of four islands from the right side of this photo are the Porcupine Islands. The larger island to the left is Bar Island, which is connected to the mainland by a sand bar at low tide. (via Photos from Robby Edwards)