Las Vegas is a popular destination for entertainment, fine dining, luxury travel experiences and gambling. If you’re like me, after a day or two, I’m ready to be outdoors. That’s where plans for a road trip from Las Vegas come in handy. While you could head to Death Valley National Park or national parks like […]
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How To Visit Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands
Are you looking for off the beaten path travel ideas in the state of Florida? Do you know about Ten Thousand Islands? Deep in the Florida everglades, you’ll encounter countless marine species, mangrove islands, and untold species of fish. Guest writer and Florida resident, Cheryl Rodewig, shares her tips for how to visit this wilderness […]
Old West South Dakota: Custer State Park and the Badlands
Are you planning a South Dakota road trip? Don’t leave Custer State Park and the Badlands out of your itinerary. You’ll be rewarded with abundant wildlife sightings, an intriguing landscape plus plenty of Wild West history. Vickie Lillo writes about her South Dakota itinerary that included Custer State Park, the Black Hills and Badlands National […]
The Best Things to Do in Blue Ridge, GA for Baby Boomers
Growing up in Atlanta, I visited the North Georgia mountains many times. My family especially enjoyed fall drives to see the colors. Now that I’m a baby boomer, it’s time to revisit the area. Do you know how many things there are to do in Blue Ridge, Georgia? My Itchy Travel Feet featured contributor, Debi […]
Exploring Florida’s Big Bend Scenic Byway on a Road Trip
Are you planning a trip to Florida? From historic St. Augustine to the funky Florida Keys, there’s a travel experience for every interest. For boomers who enjoy a scenic drive, be sure to add a Big Bend Scenic Byway road trip to your itinerary. When you’ve had enough of beaches, enjoying a boomer adventure on […]
Be in the Know on Fall Road Trips
Are you ready to take some colorful fall road trips in the U.S. before the snow comes? Alan and I are raising our hands high over here in Montana. We love getting out on the road in crisp, autumn weather. Want to go, too? Planning fall road trips is easy with our tips based upon […]
Riding the Hatfield McCoy Trails for Beginners
If you’ve been reading My Itchy Travel Feet for awhile, then you know how much Alan and I enjoy fun four-wheel-drive trails. When I showed Alan the information on the Hatfield and McCoy Trails, he said, “When do we go?” Unfortunately, we haven’t made it, yet. But Debi Lander has experienced the Hatfield-McCoy trails. After […]
Seven Small Town America Favorites for Your Next Trip
When is the last time that you visited small town America on a boomer road trip? While metropolitan U.S. cities like New York, Chicago, Atlanta or Los Angeles get most of the travel attention, you’re doing yourself a disfavor by not including an off-the-beaten-path small town in some of your travel plans. By featuring seven […]
Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore Memorials: How to Visit Two South Dakota Stone Monuments
When it comes to traveling the Midwest, a visit to the South Dakota stone monuments of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, is a must. Unfortunately, Alan and I have yet to see them. What a shame! When our South Dakota road trip finally appears on the to do list, we’ll use the information that guest […]