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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
Retirees from the US and Canada have long found the Coronado Beach area a popular place to retire. There is a vibrant social scene for these expats, as well as a variety of developments, often condominiums, for them to live in. The "pensionado" program is attractive because it provides visas and discounts to retirees who move here. The Pan American…...
Dover is the capital of Delaware and the county seat of Kent County, and was named by William Penn after Dover in Kent, England. The population was 39,403 (in 2020), and is the second most populated city in the state, with Wilmington the largest (population of 70,898.) The city is still a fast growing area due to its low cost…...
Clermont is a western suburb of Orlando, Florida. The area is growing fast: Clermont's 2010 population was about 29,000, in 2020 the population was 43,021. This former citrus growing town boasts a historic downtown district that remains similar to what it was 50 years ago. The Florida Citrus Tower is a local landmark. There are many big box stores in…...
Murphy and the surrounding area in extreme southwestern North Carolina is a great place for a second home or retirement, particularly if you are interested in a quiet and rural environment. This very small town (about 1600 people) is the county seat of Cherokee County. There are some restaurants and shops. Downtown is small with tree lined streets and…...
