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I Waited 53 Years to Raft the Grand Canyon. It Was Worth Every Minute.
Some bucket list dreams take a lifetime Fifty-three years ago I stood at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Adventurers in rubber rafts floated into view, screaming in delight as they surged through the the Colorado River’s Hermit Creek Rapids. I remember thinking, "Someday I'm going to raft that river." This June, at age 77, I finally did. If you've…...
Top Retirement Towns
Wilsonville is a town of 19,000 as well as being a suburb of Portland. The town is growing fast and has an affluent population. It has a great location south of Portland and on the Willamette River. Many large corporations have established headquarters or their operations here. Outdoor adventures abound in the area. Photos of Tauchman House at Boones Ferry…...
Ocean City, Maryland (year round population about 7,000) is a popular resort and retirement community for active adults who enjoy the beach, fishing, boating and a family oriented setting. This beach community in southeastern Maryland has been a popular family resort since the late 1800’s. In May and June graduating seniors come here by the thousands to celebrate their release…...
Although considered a suburb of Atlanta, Decatur is a vibrant town in its own right. With a population of 24,928 (2020 census), it boasts a small town feel, a walkable and historic downtown, and is tech friendly by offering municipal wi-fi. Named after Stephen Decatur, a 19th century U.S. Naval hero, Decatur offers easy access to downtown Atlanta, and is…...
Townsend, Tennessee, a very small town in Blount County, is located on “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies”, and is one of the three gateways to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited National Park in the United States. Population during the 2010 census was just 448 residents. Prior to 1900 this scenic area was called Tuckaleechee Cove,…...