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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 and watched adventurers in boats surge 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 ever wondered whether a Grand Canyon rafting…...

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Bradenton is a city of just under 50,000 on the west coast of Florida. It calls itself the friendly city. It is located between Tampa and Sarasota on Tampa Bay and the Manatee River. One of the most interesting things about Bradenton is its Village Arts Center, a reclaimed and specially zoned area where artists live and work. The Pittsburgh…...
 
Greenwood is a small town of about 22,000 in northwest South Carolina.  There is a very large lake and 2 small colleges in the area, including Lander University.  The town hosts several important festivals during the year. Picture of Greenwood County Courthouse courtesy of Wikipedia and change-of-venue, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/ ....
 
 
Evergreen is a wealthy and very desirable (median HH income over $100,000) suburb 29 miles west of Denver with access along Bear Creek Canyon. It was originally a summer resort for wealthy folks from Denver and beyond , including both President Roosevelts. The population is just over 9,000. Downtown Evergreen includes a mix of historic buildings and local businesses, but…...
 
Southern Pines is a charming and beautiful town in North Carolina, just east of Pinehurst in the south central portion of the state.  The population is just over 15,500 (2020). What makes it so attractive is a bit ironic, since a major railroad line runs down the center of town. But the tracks are landscaped in a wide buffer, and…...
 
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