11 Oct Things to do on your next New York City visit
Why would two baby boomers who bike, hike and paddle wish to visit one of the largest cities in the world? So glad you asked....
28 Sep Athabasca Glacier hiking tour a highlight of Canada’s Icefields Parkway
We almost cancelled “THE ONE HIKE” – a guided Athabasca Glacier tour – fearing it might be too “touristy” and not live up to the...
05 Sep Back in the saddle, high in the Andes
How a gaucho day horseback riding adventure in Mendoza, Argentina took one uneasy rider to the top of the world. … We climbed to 9,500...
25 Aug Cruise tips for skinflints
My wife and I enjoy cruising. It’s a great way to sample islands and decide which ones we’d like to return to for a longer...
13 Aug Biltmore House glass exhibit showcases work of Dale Chihuly
When an invitation to tour the Chihuly glass exhibition at Asheville’s Biltmore House arrived, I asked B if she was interested. Her answer was a...
11 Aug Avoid the crowds at Banff National Park and discover the quiet beauty of Yoho
Planning a trip to Banff National Park but wanting to avoid the crowded parking lots and popular sites? We've got 3 words for you: Yoho...
31 Jul Yosemite National Park’s extreme beauty and big crowds
Ansel Adams and John Muir devoted part of their lives to protecting wilderness and Yosemite National Park. Today, millions of people each year, domestic and...
23 Jul Hiking to Grand Canyon’s Havasu Falls
The online photographs of Havasu Falls looked doctored. Quite frankly, I assumed that many of the pix I found while researching this destination must have...
17 Jul 10 things to know before traveling to Canada
Planning a visit to Canada? We've got 10 great tips to help plan your visit including why a loonie is not a crazy person and...
24 Jun Sunset Beach straddles South Carolina/North Carolina line
We thought we found a secret gem when we stayed a week at Sunset Beach, North Carolina. That’s before we searched online and discovered Sunset’s...