Barn Anew in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

Traveling on a Western-Midwestern Bed and Breakfast Road Trip

I often advise our boomer readers to be flexible about travel. Recently, Alan and I have had to apply that advice to our own travel plans. We originally planned a spring road trip from Montana all the way across the U.S. to explore the Outer Banks, Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountain National Park […]

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Coloring Glacier National Park, A Grayscale Coloring Book for Travelers

Coloring Glacier National Park

When it comes to exploring unforgettable Montana scenery, Glacier National Park ranks at the top of our list. Alan and I are lucky to live about three hours away from this gorgeous park, which means plenty of opportunities to photograph and explore Glacier’s beauty. What’s the next best thing to being there? Creating your own […]

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Waterton Lakes National Park

Discover Waterton Lakes National Park by Horseback

Updated 04.25.2020:  Although the US has a veritable treasure trove of beautiful national parks, we certainly can’t forget about our neighbor to the north, Canada. From Gwai Hannas National Park on the west coast to Gros Morne National Park in the east, Canada has many parks that active boomers will enjoy visiting, such as Waterton […]

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Haleakalā National Park travel

How to Experience an Haleakala National Park Sunrise

Are you interested in seeing a Haleakala National Park sunrise on your trip to Maui? It’s a beautiful experience. And you can do it on your own! Hawaii is one of the many US states that has been blessed with more than its fair share of natural beauty. From an expansive coastline to colorful flora […]

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Montreal Botanical Gardens

Montreal City Guide

Although some may consider our neighbor to the north to be a bit frigid, Canada is actually one very hot travel destination these days. Filled with endless opportunities for active travel, Canada is an amazingly diverse travel destination that really has something for every type of traveler. Today’s guest contributor, Vanessa Chiasson, is taking us […]

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Discover butterflies and more on a day in Key West.

What to Do in Key West for a Day

Are you looking for tips on how to spend a day in Key West? I’ve been there, done that, and returned with plenty of tips on Key West things to do. If your Florida travel plans include only one day in Key West, I might as well warn you—that’s not enough time. With a vibrant […]

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Snowcapped mountains reflected in a lake with rocks at the edge of the lake and trees to the right

A Winter Trip to Glacier National Park

If you’re looking for things to do on a Glacier National Park winter trip, you’ll be surprised at how much there is to do. Inside the park, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and winter hiking provide a beautiful winter experience. Or you could just admire the scenery. Winter is a fine time to visit this lovely […]

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Mount Rushmore Travel

Riding South Dakota’s Badlands on a Motorcycle Road Trip

Are your travel feet itching for a boomer road trip, but can’t make up your mind about the destination? What about riding South Dakot’s Badlands? Get your motor running because Diane White is back with the latest addition to our ongoing boomers-on-bikes series. Previously, Diane has taken us on motorcycle road trips to Georgia’s Golden […]

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A brown covered bridge decorated with Christmas greenery

Spend a day in Old Salem Near Winston-Salem, NC

I had driven by Old Salem Museum & Gardens (official website) many times on trips to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to watch Georgia Tech play Wake Forest in football. The journey was only a few hours from my home in Roanoke, Virginia. But, for one reason or another, I never took the time to visit Old […]

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