Have you visited Loreto Bay National Marine Park in Mexico? The beautiful Pacific Coast body of water that shimmers 50 shades of blue is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Legendary marine conservationist Jacques Cousteau called this region in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, “the world’s aquarium.” Guest contributor, Nancy D. Brown, explored the area on a […]
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Forest Bathing in California
We’ve often talked about the importance of staying healthy on the road by eating right and maintaining some sort of exercise routine. Today’s guest contributor, Jacqueline Louie, is taking it one step further by telling us how a visit to California’s beautiful parks can offer a peaceful experience that’s just as beneficial to our mental […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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