Sometimes road trip planning consists of packing a few items and fueling up the car, before heading on a spontaneous journey to who knows where. But not when it comes to driving the Alaska Highway. This is a travel adventure that requires months of planning. And sometimes the information isn’t easy to come by, which […]
Donna Hull
A boomer travel and lifestyle authority who is exploring the world one activity at a time. Besides writing and publishing My Itchy Travel Feet, she is also the author of New Mexico Backroads Weekend Adventure and Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers
Exploring Canyon de Chelly on a four-wheel-drive adventure
Canyon de Chelly, located on the Navajo Reservation, sits atop the Defiance Plateau along the northeastern edge of Arizona. This off-the-beaten-path national monument combines spectacular scenery, ancient cliff dwellings, and a look at a traditional Navajo way of life. It’s well worth the time and effort to explore. People have lived in Canyon de Chelly […]
Be in the Know on Fall Road Trips
Are you ready to take some colorful fall road trips 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 twenty-three years of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Funky Things To Do in the Florida Keys
Are you looking for unique things to do in the Florida Keys? While there are plenty of fun activities in the Keys, some are more unique than others. My itinerary of things to do in the Florida Keys begins in Key Largo with a cruise on the African Queen, stops for feeding tarpon (and eating) […]
Don’t know what to pack for an Alaska Cruise? Our Alaska Cruise Packing List to the rescue!
Are you worried about what to pack for an Alaska Cruise? Don’t let that angst ruin anticipation of a wonderful trip. I’ve packed for plenty of Alaska cruises, including Seabourn, Regent, and UnCruise. This article will show you what to pack for excursions and evenings on the ship. Too many folks become caught up in […]
Silver&Fit: Online Exercise Classes for Seniors Who Miss Travel
Silver&Fit is sponsoring this look at online exercise classes for seniors who miss travel. I miss tropical cruises—the sound of waves crashing onto the shore, the feel of a tropical breeze as it caresses my skin. Swimming with stingrays! During the last year, it hasn’t been possible to travel to tropical destinations, either on a […]
Explore Dead Horse Point State Park on a Scenic Drive
As beautiful drives go, a Dead Horse Point State Park scenic drive is on the short side. It’s a little over a mile from the Visitor Center to Dead Horse Point Overlook where visitors look down for a gobsmacking view of a gooseneck in the Colorado River while contemplating how this Utah destination got its […]