My Itchy Travel Feet | The Baby Boomer's Guide To Travel

Stepping Out on National Trails Day

June 3, 2009

Did you know that Saturday, June 6, 2009 is National Trails Day? Sponsored by the American Hiking Society, the event reminds us of the benefits and pleasures of hiking. There’s no better way to travel off the beaten path than to walk one of our nation’s trails. The variety and levels of hiking trails in the U.S. makes this a doable activity for most baby boomers. And, you don’t have to be a long distance backpacker to loose yourself in scenic views and abundant wildlife.

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Hiking the North Rim at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

February 5, 2009

Are you a baby boomer who likes off-the-beaten-path adventure? Does a rugged, less-crowded National Park experience sound appealing? Have you visited Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park? Well, you should.
When Alan and I traveled to the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison near Crawford, Colorado, we found isolation, natural beauty and [...]

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Leroux Creek Inn, Colorado's answer to the French wine country

September 6, 2008

We weren’t looking for France, but that’s what Alan and I found at Leroux Creek Inn and Vineyards in Hotchkiss, Colorado. Well not exactly France, but we did discover a wonderful mix of Santa Fe adobe, warm hospitality and French cooking set amidst scenery worthy of any vineyard in Provence or the Loire Valley.
The Canyon [...]

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