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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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Puebla is the capital city of the Mexican state of Puebla. It is located at about 7,000 ft. about sea level in the mountains of central Mexico, 2 hours south of Mexico City. The city, founded in 1531, has a distinguished tradition as an ancient Spanish city with a rich culture and architectural history. The city features many colorful squares,…...
Auburn-Opelika is a metropolitan area in Alabama which comprises Auburn and Opelika as well as several other incorporated and unincorporated communities. The latter has about 26,000 residents while Auburn has 56,000. This is a college town - Auburn University is located in Auburn with its 27,000 students. This pleasant city of Auburn has a population over 53,000 with many cultural,…...
If you are looking for a retirement community and you are also an outdoors person, Hood River, Oregon might be the ideal place for you. Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Hood River is also one of the world's premiere wind surfing spots due to the high winds generated by the gorge and its 4,000-foot cliffs. The…...
Chico, California represents a more affordable California retirement community for baby boomers who are looking for an active outdoor lifestyle. Located in the Sacramento River Valley, the city is the cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley. There are more than a dozen parks and greenways. Fishing, skiing, biking, and hiking are abundantly available in the nearby…...
