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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
San Diego, California (population almost 1.3 million) has been a popular retirement community since the end of World War II. Its scenery, climate, and lifestyle are second to none and appeal to active adults 55+. Its bustling downtown area has a busy convention area and city parks set alongside hundreds of anchored pleasure boats. San Diego is California’s second largest…...
Hiawassee is a small town of less than 1,000 bordering Lake Chatuge (Hiawassee Lake is in NC). The town is very close to the North Carolina and South Carolina borders. It has many activities from boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, community involvement, the list is endless. There are local arts and crafts festivals, a county fair, gardens, music festivals and weekly music…...
Kingsport is a town in northeastern Tennessee near the Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia borders. it is home to the branch campuses of 3 universities or technical schools. Kingsport, population about 55,000 (2020), is part of the tri-cities region of Tennessee/Virginia Mountain area. The city's downtown was recently featured in Ideal Living because of its streets filled with local art,…...
Annapolis, the capital of the State of Maryland, is one of America’s oldest, most distinguished, and charming communities. A city with a population of 38,509 (2011 census), it makes a wonderful '''retirement community''' for those who can afford to live here. The city is situated on the Severn River near Chesapeake Bay. It is also home to the United States…...
