Are you considering a Texas Hill Country road trip? Spring is the best time to enjoy scenic routes, explore small towns, experience historic sites and admire bluebonnets in the heart of Texas. James Richardson shares his tips for the scenic drives to take and how to make the most of your road trip in Texas […]
James Richardson
I have been writing travel and outdoor articles and photographing for many years. I have been blessed to have been published in numerous national and regional magazines. I currently live in Oakland, Tennessee with my bride of 53 years. Keep up with my writings at my personal website, JDRichardson, or on my Fine Art America site.
Exploring historic St. Augustine: New Look at an Old City
Do you enjoy a historical setting that’s in a walkable city located in a semi-tropical climate? Then exploring historic St. Augustine is for you. Through the years at My Itchy Travel Feet, our writers have introduced you to Early American history in Massachusetts, some fun things to do in Fredericksburg, VA, and now the Spanish […]
Best Things to Do in New River Gorge National Park
Are you looking for the best things to do in New River Gorge National Park? The gorge has long been know to thrill-seekers or those looking for a beautiful scenic drive. And compared to Great Smoky Mountains, it’s a less crowded national park. With so much to see and do, it helps to listen to […]
The Best Things to do on the Alabama Gulf Coast for Boomers
When it comes to active travel, you’ll find plenty of things to do as you travel the Alabama Gulf Coast. James Richardson shares his tips for what to see and do on an Alabama beach getaway. The white sandy beaches of the Alabama Gulf Coast seem to call out to travelers to “come visit.” There […]
Fall in the South: Admire Autumn Without the Crowds
Fall in the South is a gorgeous time for a road trip. Ask me, this Georgia girl knows what she’s talking about. However now that I live in Montana, I’ve lost touch with the South’s secret leaf-peeping destinations. Luckily for us, Tennessee native, James Richardson, knows where to go. Read his tips on how to […]
Birding South Texas on a Rio Grande Valley Road Trip
Did you know that the birding in South Texas is world class? For avid birdwatchers, stopping to go birding in the Rio Grande Valley is a wonderful addition to your Texas road trip itinerary. James Richardson is here with the best places to go for birding in South Texas. What a unique U.S. road trip! […]
9 Easy Hikes in the Smoky Mountains
If you’re looking for personal experience reports on easy hikes in the Smoky Mountains, you’ve come to the right place. Like many boomers. Alan and I like to include hikes in our national park trips. We know that you do, too. While it’s important to challenge ourselves on moderately strenuous trails, sometimes all we want […]