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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
The Southport, North Carolina area is a coastal gem that has become the retirement destination for many 55+ active adults. Located on the Atlantic coast near the North Carolina’s southern end, this area is comprised of several towns - Caswell Beach, Oak Island, the Village of Bald Head Island, Boiling Springs Lakes, and the Town of St. James. Southport is…...
Cumming is a northeastern suburb of Atlanta with a population of the downtown are at around 6,000, though the entire Forsyth county is pretty much considered "Cumming" with a population of nearly 200,000 and growing fast. The town was the scene of a gold rush in the early 19th century but went into decline after the California Gold Rush. Lake…...
Griffin Georgia is a small town of 24,000 having a strong revival. It is located about 25 miles south of Atlanta. The western legend Doc Holliday was born and established his dental practice here. The town has been featured in numerous books and movies, most notably "Driving Miss Daisy". Photo of Griffin City Hall and photo of Building on East…...
The town of Anacortes is located on Fidalgo Island in Puget Sound, about 70 miles from Seattle and not far from Whidbey Island. The population is about 18,000. Anacortes is a popular destination for boaters, and home to many retirees, as 28% of the population is 65+. Many tourists visit this old fishing town and port on their way to…...
