Whale watching in Magdelana Bay

Boomer Travel Fun in Loreto Bay National Marine Park

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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Sunset on Mt Burdell

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 […]

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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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Hot Air Balloon Cappadocia

Soaring over Cappadocia in a Hot Air Balloon

Are you planning a trip to Turkey? Have you considered adding a Cappadocia hot air balloon ride to your active boomer travel itinerary? Turkey is one of those amazing destinations that seems to stay with travelers long after they’ve gone on to other adventures. The unique vibrancy and culture that pulsates through the country’s bustling […]

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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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chinstrap penguins on Half Moon Island in Antarctica

Half Moon Island, Our Introduction to Antarctica

Some travel moments forever change who we are—listening to the sighs of dreaming lions as they sleep in the South African bush, feeling the gentle bump of a stingray against my leg in Moorea’s tropical waters, watching the sun’s first warm rays as it turns Mesa Arch into a fiery, orange glow of sandstone. Stepping […]

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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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