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Austria:The Hills are Alive…
(…with small wineries and beer gardens!) Reader, I have been to Austria and it is good. Now we know this blog is primarily about outdoor adventures…but what if you could have outdoor adventure AND a nice glass of wine or a cool classic brew in the middle of the adventure? What if you could hike…
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Lake Placid, New York: Figure Skating, Kayaking, and Hiking
Do you believe in miracles? If you’re a hockey fan–and even if you’re not, but have seen the 2004 film Miracle, with Kurt Russell as the coach of the 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympic hockey team that defeated the Russian team in a stunning upset–you’ll recognize the line above, and the town where it all…
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The Carriage Roads of Acadia
Fall, dear readers, is in the air. Crisp mornings (temperatures in the 40’s and 50’s), warm afternoons, leaves turning to red and gold. All right, some of these mornings are also damp and foggy. And some of the afternoons are also damp, if a little less foggy. But this does make for a less crowded…
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Acadia National Park: Avoid Parking Thunderdome
Reader, I love Acadia National Park. What is there not to love? It is a simply fabulous place. There are beautiful vistas. There are hiking trails. There are carriage roads where you can ride a bike, walk, or pull a little red wagon with your tiny little dog in it. (I am not making this…
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Greetings, dear traveler!
If you have landed here, you may be asking yourself, “Why am I here?” Reader, you are here because you have begun receiving letters from AARP, yet you wish to participate in active adventures. I am right there with you! The Silver Lady enjoys such activities as hiking in Italy, kayaking in Iceland and at Acadia…