Baby boomer photographers will have their pick of elephant seal models on the beach at the Piedras Blancas elephant seal colony near San Simeon, California. I captured this sleepy fellow while on last spring’s California coastal sports car road trip. Are you planning to travel on Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast this summer? […]
Alan has always been a fan of rugged Oregon beaches — until I introduced him to the low country beaches off the coast of South Carolina. Now, our favorite baby boomer beach escape is Kiawah Island. We’re not the only ones who appreciate this wide, hard-packed ten miles of sand on the Carolina coast. This […]
Are you planning a national park adventure in Yellowstone this summer? Don’t forget to visit the geysers. Did you know that Old Faithful, the world’s most famous geyser, is just one of 10,000 thermal features in the Wyoming park? When Alan and I made a fall trip to see the geysers of Yellowstone, we spent several […]
How do you find lodging in off-the-beaten-path destinations like Montana’s Bitterroot Valley? Alan and I rely on Vacation Rentals by Owner. Last spring, when we sat down to plan an active boomer adventure in the southwestern corner of the Big Sky State, we used our tried and true tips for choosing a vacation rental. On […]
What does a boomer car enthusiast do after test driving a Ferrari in Maranello, Italy? Walk on over to the Ferrari Museum. Although you can’t visit the Ferrari factory — that’s top secret — exploring two floors containing 40 of the most prestigious sports cars that you’ll ever see is the next best thing. […]
Did you know that Lucca is the only town in Italy to be totally surrounded by walls? Behind those medieval ramparts, Renaissance architecture in the form of churches, elegant shops and picturesque piazzas beckon to be explored. When Alan and I were planning a road trip to northern Italy with our friends, Jack and Sue, we […]
Hiking on a cruise to Alaska? Do those words even go together? If you’re active baby boomers cruising on an UnCruise Adventures ship—no problem. Alan and I had the opportunity to try out several of the hikes that are offered on the adventure cruise company’s itinerary when we sailed on the Alaska Inside Passage: Eastern Coves […]
Walking in an Arizona slot canyon, is one of our favorite active baby boomer travel memories. Are you curious about what it’s like to walk underneath the desert? Come on along: Baby Boomer Travel Tips: Lower Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo land off of Copper Mine Road near Page, Arizona. It is administered by […]
On a drive into Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, these stone formations are the first scene that you’ll see. It’s tempting to hop out of the car to spend your time photographing them. But this is only the beginning. Active baby boomers will find over 2,000 natural sandstone arches as they walk, hike, drive […]
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