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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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Hooksett is a small town of about 12,000 in southern New Hampshire north of Manchester along I 93. About 30% of the population lives in the central district of Hooksett Village, others live in South Hooksett. The Merrimack River runs through the center of town....
If you are one of those people who has always wanted to live on an island, the San Juan Islands are your chance (actually you have 450 chances, although only 4 of the islands have ferry service). Located off the coasts of Washington and British Columbia, the islands are both a tourist destination and a retirement community. The setting, the…...
New Castle is a very old and historic town of about 5,000 at the head of the Delaware Bay, south of Wilmington. Founded by Peter Stuyvestant in 1651, the town was an important center in colonial days, in fact it was the capital for a period of time. That rich history and the dozens of historical buildings is what makes…...
Waleska is a very small town (under 1,000) in northwest Georgia. It is home to Reinhardt College (800 students) and about 20 miles from Kennesaw State University. The major attraction other than college is nearby Lake Arrowhead. The town itself is not much more than a crossroads.Photo of Lake Arrowhead courtesy of Wikipedia and NickMason....
