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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…...
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Harlingen is a growing town of 65,000 near the southern tip of Texas near San Padre Island. Residents enjoy year round access to the white sands of South Padre Island or visit Mexico for dining and shopping. Both locations are just 40 minutes away. Harlingen has a public library and abundant volunteer opportunities. Spanish is spoken more than English.It is…...
Glen Allen is an affluent suburb and small town a few miles north of Richmond, VA. Nearby Ashland is an especially nice town....
Carrabelle is a small town in the Gulf Coast (often called the "Forgotten Coast") of the Florida panhandle. The population is about 1300. Active adults 55+ are moving to this area southwest of Tallahassee because of its mild climate, outstanding recreation opportunities, and slower pace than in much of Florida. This area is quite beautiful and unspoiled. Carrabelle has a…...
Lakewood and Lakewood Township is a growing community near the New Jersey shore town of Brick, just off the Garden State Parkway. It is the home of one catholic college, Georgian Court, as well as one of the largest (jewish) yeshivas in the world. Lakewood is a major center for orthodox jews.Lakewood was a popular winter resort for New Yorkers…...
