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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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Richmond is the capital of Virginia with a population over 200,000. It has a diverse economy, many wonderful institutions and a vibrant downtown. The city has a long history, including its stint as the capital of the Confedaracy during America's Civil War. The James River is the anchor of the City. The University of Richmond is one of the most…...
Situated on the northern California coast above San Francisco, Mendocino is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Golden State. This tiny town of just over 800 has a sizable artist population and great shopping. But most people come to see the unbelievable cliffs and rocks that tower over the raging Pacific Ocean below. This old logging town…...
When many affluent people think of Arizona, the first town that comes to mind is Scottsdale. The New York Times referred to it as the Miami South Beach of the west. This fast-growing and well-to-do town was one of the first suburban outgrowths of Phoenix. Its setting in the desert by the McDowell Mountains is spectacular. So is the infrastructure…...
Berkhamsted is a village northwest of London in Hertfordshire. There is at least one retirement village in the area (see link at right for Active Communities)....
