When it comes to traveling the Midwest, a visit to the South Dakota stone monuments of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, is a must, along with a trip to Custer State Park and the Badlands. Unfortunately, Alan and I have yet to see them. What a shame! When our South Dakota road trip finally appears […]
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18 Off-the-Beaten-Path National Parks for an Uncrowded Experience
Are you looking for the best off-the-beaten path national parks to visit that aren’t crowded? Uncrowded national parks are getting harder and harder to find, especially in the summer. That’s why I’m sharing some of my favorite off-the-beaten-path choices. Unfortunately, one of this country’s greatest national treasures, the National Park Service, is experiencing a boom […]
How to Take an Outer Banks Lighthouses Road Trip
Alan and I have long talked about an Outer Banks lighthouses road trip. The idea of slowly traveling along the North Carolina Coast while visiting and photographing historical lighthouses is our kind of boomer travel fun. In this article, you’ll learn the best route and which lighthouses to include in this fun North Carolina lighthouse […]
Great River Road Trip Planner: Six Highlights to Consider
Are you looking for a Great River Road planner? This iconic American road trip can be driven in one fell swoop, or divided into multiple road trips to stretch out your travel pleasure. Thanks to Betsy Wuebker, from Passing Thru, our readers have a Great River Road trip itinerary that helps begin sorting out the […]
How to Go Kodiak Island Bear Watching in Alaska
Is a Kodiak Island bear watching trip on your bucket list? It’s been on mine for a long time. Although I’ve visited the island of Kodiak on Alaska cruises, there’s never been enough time to schedule a trip to see the Kodiak bears (and none of my favorite cruise lines have ever offered one). My […]
Take the High Road To Taos
Have you driven the High Road To Taos while visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico? This scenic road is a great way to get out of town for a bit. Or do like Alan and I did when we drove the High Road, spend a couple of nights on a Taos getaway before returning to “The […]
Flathead Lake Lodge Review: A Weekend Getaway for Adults
Are you looking for a guest ranch experience in the Big Sky Country of Montana? What if it’s located on a gorgeous mountain lake? And what if there were activities to satisfy the most active boomer traveler while still leaving plenty of time to soak in the beautiful mountain scenery? Guest contributor Jeanine Consoli and […]
2 Days in New Orleans: Best Things to See and Do
Spending 2 days in New Orleans is a great way to break up a Gulf Coast road trip. The Big Easy is a mecca for foodies, amateur historians, architecture fans, and, yes, party goers. Guest contributor, and fellow boomer travel blogger at PassingThru, Betsy Wuebker shares her recent New Orleans experience. Get ready for a […]
Ocoee River Rafting on a Multigenerational Trip
Are you curious about an Ocoee River Rafting trip in Tennessee? Did you know the experience makes a wonderful multigenerational travel experience? Guest contributor, Vickie Lillo, experienced just such an adventure. She shares her heartfelt thoughts about Ocoee white water rafting with her father and her son—three generations of brave travelers! Is this active travel […]