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

Hawaii Became a State 50 Years Ago Today

August 21, 2009

Fifty years ago today, Hawaii became a state. Yet, I hesitate to say that the citizens of Hawaii are celebrating because many, especially native Hawaiians, have mixed feelings about the event. To learn more about this issue, check out Vera Marie Baderstcher’s review of The Last Aloha at A Traveler’s Library.
As a baby boomer traveler, [...]

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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 to a Green Sand Beach in Hawaii

May 27, 2009

If you’re a baby boomer who’s “been there, done that” on the Big Island of Hawaii, here’s an adventure for you. Travel to South Point for a hike to a green sand beach, Papalokea. You’ll feel like you’ve come to the ends of the earth, or at least the southernmost end of the United States, [...]

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