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SENIORS TRAVEL TO JAPAN


Seniors Head To Gunma To Soak In An Onsen

en-bnr-about_gunmaThis time we seniors skip over Tokyo and head northwest 100 kilometers to a region called Gunma. It is a mountainous, landlocked prefecture on Japan’s Honshu Island. Gunma is known for its hot springs and outdoor sports and is the home of the Subaru auto manufacturing plant.

The small town of Kusatsu Onsen has more than 100 hot springs (onsen), most famously Yubatake, a large pool fed by acidic water gushing down a wooden chute. Set 1,200 meters above sea level, Kusatsu Onsen is popular for skiing and hiking. Seniors, bring along a good pair of hiking boots.

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The prefecture is located at the center of the Japanese islands. The shape of the prefecture resembles a crane flapping its widely spread wings so much, that it is referred to as “Gunma Prefecture in the shape of a soaring crane.”

 Seniors Find Best Hot Springs In Japan

The hot springs are said to be the best in all of Japan. It boasts nine consecutive years as the number one spot in the Top 100 Onsen of Japan. The Kusatsu Onsen is particularly famous. Enjoy forests? Mountain forests occupy two thirds of the prefecture’s area and from the north to the west is a range of mountains and hills.

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Gunma holds the source of Tone River, which has the greatest basin area of any river in Japan. I located a Guide all in English just for our readers. For senior gourmet folks, Gunma is famous for its winter wheat products. Udon noodles from Mizusawa are considered among Japan’s best.

Search out the famous Wahei Soba-Dokoro that is tucked away on a narrow street in Kusatsu Onsen Town. It looks like a typical Soba shop, except for one thing – senior visitors can watch a chef kneading, rolling and cutting dough to make soba noodles in a windowed cubicle next to the entrance. They say the tempura is worth the stop in itself.

 Seniors Visit Japan’s Castles

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TripAdvisor suggests the Haruna Shrine along with the Fukiwarenotaki Falls. Take in a couple of Japanese castles.

Iwabitsu Castle was a hilltop style Japanese Castle on Mt Iwabitsu in Higashigatsuma Gunma Prefecture. Iwabitsu Castle was contructed by the Azuma Taro Sukefusa back in 15th century.

Then head over to Minowa Castle that is a flatland style Japanese Castle in Takasaki Gunma Prefecture. Minowa Castle was constructed in 1526 by Nagano Narimasa and covers an extensive 47 hectares. Yes, they use hectares, not acres; they drive on the other side of the road and you may find snow during the winter season.

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Abundant gardens and parks, museums and art galleries attract many visitors as well as the Arafune Cold Storage that is a historic facility associated with the silk industry, sericulture, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014.

It’s all here just awaiting your arrival, so plan a visit to Gunma.  -jeb

SENIORS GO TO AUSTRALIA


Melbourne Is A Must For Senior Visitors

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She had spent time in Sidney as an undergraduate studying wildlife on a University Program, so she is well acquainted with Australian city life and culture.

Melbourne, Victoria’s coastal capital, is a city of stately 19th-century buildings and tree-lined boulevards. Yet at its center is the strikingly modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, restaurants and cultural events along the Yarra River. Melbourne is the second most populous city in Australia and is said to be The World’s Most Liveable City

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Founded by free settlers from the British Crown colony of Van Diemen’s Land on 30 August 1835, in what was then the colony of New South Wales, it was incorporated as a Crown settlement in 1837. It was named “Melbourne” by the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Richard Bourke. It was officially declared a city by Queen Victoria in 1847, after which it became the capital of the newly founded colony of Victoria in 1851.

Seniors Enjoy Australia’s Cultural Capital

Lonely Planet notes that stylish, arty Melbourne is a city that’s both dynamic and cosmopolitan, and proud of its place as Australia’s cultural capital.  Sport is also crucial to the fabric of the town, taking on something of a religious nature. Melburnians are passionate about AFL football (‘footy’), cricket and horse racing, and also love their grand-slam tennis and Formula One car racing.

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Melbourne is an international cultural center spanning major events and festivals, drama, musicals, comedy, music, art, architecture, literature, film and television. The climate, waterfront location and nightlife make it one of the most vibrant destinations in Australia.

The city’s annual cultural events and festivals include Australia’s largest free community festival—Moomba, the Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

The culture of the city is an important drawcard for tourists, of which just under two million international overnight visitors and 57.7 million domestic overnight visited during the year ending March 2014.

 Seniors Discover the Excitement and Beauty Of Melbourne

Senior visitors are invited to discover Melbourne’s secret laneways and rooftops, the cultural hub of Federation Square, buzzing bars, boutiques and eateries, and the iconic MCG. Experience St Kilda, the Royal Botanic Gardens, bohemian Brunswick Street and the nation-stopping excitement of the Spring Racing Carnival.

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Seniors are also invited to join world class events such as the Australian Grand Prix.  Take a day trip to the Mornington Peninsula or to Phillip Island for fairy penguins. TripAdvisor with over 250 attractions to enjoy places the Botanical Gardens high on their list.

Seniors, check with Qantas Airlines and your travel agent and put Melbourne on your travel bucket list. It’s on mine. -jeb

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Seniors Head For Caribbean’s Thrilling Side

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Senior travelers, the awards for the Best Caribbean Destinations are in and Saba ranked in the top ten. The Reader’s Choice Awards (10 Best.com) selected the Dominican Republic as #1, but Saba made the list. A panel of experts and voted on by the public and ten islands were awarded the top choices.

This Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles chain, is a special municipality of the Netherlands, measuring just 13 square kilometers. Its surrounding Saba Marine Park, a renowned dive site, is home to coral formations, dolphins, sharks and turtles. There are also offshore seamounts, or underwater mountains created by volcanic activity.

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The Chicago Tribune noted that Saba is “Unspoiled, Underdeveloped and Undeniably Beautiful.”  WSJ highlights its “Stunning Scenery.” The island is called an “Unspoiled Queen” and a “Tropical Kingdom.”

 Seniors Visit Scenic Volcanic Island

Saba is in the northeastern Caribbean Sea, 28 miles southwest of its international hub the island of St. Maarten. In 2010 Saba became part of a Special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands together with the islands of St. Eustatius and Bonaire.

Saba’s birth was traumatic. Circa 500,000 BC the island was formed as the top of a volcano that became active during the middle of the late Pleistocene era. Now a dormant volcano, she has not erupted for about 5,000 years, so no trouble today.

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TripAdvisor has nearly two dozen attractions and things to do that senior travelers will not want to overlook. Dense forest drapes its peaks and valleys, making it look like Ireland, while the traditional red-roofed houses with their green shutters and white gingerbread trim seem plucked from a Brothers’ Grimm fairy tale.

Seniors Find Colorful Underwater Kingdom

Below the waterline lies a colorful kingdom of coral teeming with sharks, turtles and luminous tropical fish. There is no crime, little traffic and a close-knit local community that’s genuinely happy to be in their ‘Garden of Eden’.

The population of Saba is 1,991 people spread into four major villages and includes the 200-300 medical students attending the Saba University of Medicine. The medical school houses a hyperbaric chamber, which coincides nicely with Sabas extensive diving draw.

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Sugar and rum were Saba’s chief exports through the 18th century, as well as fishing, particularly lobster fishing, later. Once trade routes became more open, Saban Lace, a derivative of Spanish Lace, became very popular. By 1928 the women of Saba were exporting $15,000 worth of lace yearly.

Saba is a 15 minutes plane ride from St. Maarten’s Juliana International Airport, the region’s largest airport with flights to the US and Europe. Senior visitors will find the people on Saba to be very friendly.

Taxi drivers have even been known to pick up hitchers, not charging them for the ride if that’s the direction they’re going anyway. Seniors, put Saba on your travel bucket list and enjoy a unique experience. -jeb

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Seniors Stop In Hanover, New Hampshire

springbanner Senior movie goers, if you have seen A Walk In The Woods, then perhaps you will recall that Robert Redford’s character, who lived in Hanover, chose to take a long hike on the Appalachian Trail, with an old high school friend (Nick Nolte). What a fun movie…these seniors thoroughly enjoyed it.  And it was based on a true story.

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So get your coffee, today we’re going to Hanover, a town of approximately 11,500 on the New Hampshire side of the Connecticut River in the area known as the Upper Valley.

In the movie two senior hikers get to know the country’s spectacular scenic trail. Along the way, the pair get up close to breathtaking landscapes, fascinating wildlife (a pair of huge brown bears), and lush green mountain prairies in the Smokies.

 Seniors Enjoy Beautiful Dartmouth College

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Now let’s check out Hanover. Hanover was spelled “Hannover” in the 1761 charter. Hanover celebrated its 250th birthday in 2011. TripAdvisor invites you to check out several attractions beginning with Dartmouth College, an excellent Ivy League university founded in 1769.  That’s where I would head for on my visit to town.

After that walk through the beautiful campus, I’d be sure to take in the Hopkins Center on the scenic Dartmouth College green that features plays, musical performances, movies and such. Senior visitors enjoy The Hood Museum and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen among numerous area galleries and museums that are home to a thriving local community of artisans.

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Seniors Also Enjoy Beautiful Upper Valley

The local Chamber notes that the Town of Hanover and surrounding region is a part of what is known as “The Upper Valley”. This designation refers to a geographic area stretching along both sides of the Connecticut River in central New Hampshire and Vermont.

At the region’s center are the towns of Hanover and Lebanon in New Hampshire and Norwich and Hartford (White River Junction) in Vermont. The Appalachian Trail and Moose Mountain make for great hiking. The nearby Connecticut River offers boating and fishing.

The Hanover area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and senior travelers are invited to check out Hanover for yourselves. -jeb

SENIORS TRAVEL TO THE HEART OF THE ROCKIES


Seniors Settle into Scenic Salida, Colorado

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Welcome to Salida, Colorado, the “Gem Of The Rockies” that lies in a valley with mountains around its perimeter. Actually, that is an understatement, as senior visitors will find over a dozen peaks over 14,000 feet around Salida.

I could say “in the heart of the Rockies,” Salida is two hours from Colorado Springs and three hours from Denver. Salida is loaded with activities of every mountain nature: archery, biking, camping, climbing, fishing, four-wheeling, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, picnicking, rock hounding, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and a world-class zip-line tour.

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The Arkansas river has famous kayak runs and Salida is home to the FIBARK river festival which began in 1949. Perhaps you might just be interested in a ghost town, a major tourist attraction in the Salida region.

Each ghost town is a remnant of a colorful past and they are scattered throughout the upper Arkansas Valley. Most are haunting reminders of economic collapse and other disasters that led to the abandonment of the town. Perhaps the most well-preserved of Colorado’s ghost towns is St. Elmo.

Seniors Awed With Mountain Scenery

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I know that I would enjoy the Arkansas River Walk in Downtown Salida. The scenery in every direction of Salida will fill up a flash drive. While the Vino Salida Wine Cellars attracts many senior tourists, the Monarch Scenic Tram remains a major draw in Salida.

The tram takes passengers from Monarch pass to the top of the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 12,012 feet, for panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains in every direction. Rafting and tubing on the Arkansas River are also highly popular as are horseback riding tours.

I would not want to miss the Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery about a half-mile northwest of Salida. And get this…it produces more than 2 million trout each year that are used to stock Colorado’s numerous streams and lakes.

Seniors Like The Hot Springs

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The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center is popular, not only with all the locals, but senior visitors as well. The water in the pool is a temperate 98 degrees. The sparkling clear and odorless water was originally enjoyed by the Ute Indians and now flows continually into various Salida Hot Springs pools.

The Salida Museum contains displays of tools and artifacts associated with railroading, mining, farming, and ranching in Colorado, as well as photographs of early Salida, Native American items and a unique mineral display.

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Then drop by the Alexander House and the Manhattan Hotel, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places and part of Colorado’s largest historic district.

Located in Historic Downtown Salida, alongside the banks of the Arkansas River, the newly remodeled Palace Hotel established in 1909 offers boutique caliber lodging.

Senior visitors can sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of the Arkansas River and Riverside Park in Salida and the clean mountain air.  -jeb

SENIOR TRAVELERS STOP OFF THE COAST OF EAST AFRICA


Seniors Discover The Comoros

news-graphics-2008-_660194aSenior travelers discover that the Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is a sovereign archipelago island nation in the Indian Ocean located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel off the eastern coast of Africa between northeastern Mozambique and northwestern Madagascar.

Other countries near the Comoros are Tanzania to the northwest and the Seychelles to the northeast. Its capital is Moroni, on Grande Comoros where they use the Comorian franc. So now that you know where they are, let’s go for a visit. They were recently selected as a “must visit” in the local newspaper.

There are an estimated 1,000,000 folks who call the Comoros home. Lonely Planet notes that while the islands are haphazardly scattered across the Indian Ocean, the mysterious, outrageous and enchanting islands are the kind of place you go to just drop off the planet for a while.

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It is thought that early inhabitants of the Comoro Islands were people of Malaysian and Polynesian origin. For years the Comoros was a trading center for spices and slaves.

 Seniors Enjoy The Scents of Ylang-Ylang and Cloves

The island of Mohéli, boasts the sleepy town of Fomboni. Anjouan is the beautiful sister among the already fascinating cluster of islands often called Paradise. Bananas and palms are in abundance and senior visitors will catch the scent of ylang-ylang and cloves in the sea breezes.

Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Anjouan, Mohéli, and Mayotte (which is not part of the country and retains ties to France)—constitute this archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 190 mi off the coast of Mozambique. Senior visitors will find Mount Karthala, one of the world’s largest active volcanoes that last erupted in April and November 2005.

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Rich in Swahili culture, and devoutly Muslim, the inhabitants of the Comoros come from a legendary stock of Arab traders, African slaves, Portuguese pirates, and Persian sultans. Sound like an adventure to me!

Seniors Meet Livingstone’s Flying Fox

If you like bats, like all members of my family, these mountainous islands have diverse microecologies with spectacular scenery, exotic plants and rare animals. Several species of animals are unique to the Comoros. One, Livingstone’s Flying Fox, is a fruit bat that soars on wings spanning more than four feet.

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Visitors will discover an abundance of sea life encompassing the Comoros that includes giant whales, huge manta rays, sailfish, sunfish, large sharks, yummy lobsters, crabs and shrimp. For senior gourmands, the local restaurants abound in rich seafood.

65% of perfume essences come from the Comoros, processed from the blossoms of ylang-ylang, jasmine (my favorite) and orange blossoms. Spices, including pepper, cloves, vanilla and nutmeg grown in the Comoros provide flavor for gourmets throughout the world.

 Seniors, visit with your travel agent, and make plans for an adventure in the Comoros. You will need a Visa to visit the Comoros, so don’t forget that. -jeb

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SENIORS TRAVEL IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA


Seniors Discover Historic Merced

headerMerced, the county seat of Merced County in the San Joaquin Valley of Northern California, has a population of around 82,000. Merced’s population has grown faster than the state average since 1980. Senior travelers will find Merced approximately 110 miles southeast of San Francisco and 310 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

Located in the Central Valley, Merced is an agricultural town and its attractions reflect this – even the local zoo is called “Applegate.”

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The economy has traditionally relied upon agribusiness and upon the presence of Castle Air Force Base. Over the past twenty years, more diversified industry has entered the area, including printing, fiberglass boat building, warehousing and distribution, and packaging industries.

Seniors Visit California’s Rural Heartland

Quite unlike LA, San Francisco, San Diego and beaches for which California is known, Merced is representative of the rural heartland and Gold Rush remnants reflecting the state’s heritage. Known as the “Gateway to Yosemite”, Merced is less than two hours by automobile from Yosemite National Park to the east and Monterey Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and several beaches to the west.

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Primarily an agricultural region, the addition of canals and irrigation changed the crops produced in Merced County. The County has long been one of the top agricultural producers in the country with a wide variety of crops grown, as well as dairy production.

Loaded with attractions, senior visitors enjoy the Merced County Courthouse that is on the National Register of Historic Places.  I would also visit the Merced National Wildlife Refuge that encompasses 10,262 acres of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas in California.

Senior Hikers Take Note…

Senior outdoor enthusiasts, there is white water rafting on the Merced River and several hiking trails that lead up to Yosemite National Park. The Ten Lakes Trail is well marked and picturesque, with rocks to climb and several lakes for swimming.vfiles15841

Consider taking Tuolumne Meadows to Agnew Meadows along the famous John Muir Trail. This high-altitude climb offers hikers a weekend getaway that leaves flat landers breathless and displays some of the eastern Sierra’s most pristine beauty.

Hop aboard a Phantom 2 Quadcopter for a visit to Small Town USA. Events are taking place all year long, so senior visitors won’t wait long to be part of one. Fishing and water sports enthusiasts will be pleased to know that there are major lakes close at hand, including house boating hot spots like Lake New Melones and Lake McClure.

You will discover Merced to be a unique city, filled with warm, friendly people that will instantly make one feel welcome and right at home. -jeb

SENIORS TRAVEL TO NEW YORK


Seniors Stop In Sleepy Hollow

Legend_of_Sleepy_Hollow_U.S._StampYes, Senior Citizens, there really is a Sleepy Hollow. The village “Where the Legend Lives” is located on the east bank of the Hudson River, about 30 miles north of New York City. To the south of Sleepy Hollow is the village of Tarrytown. The population of the village runs just under 10,000.

Incorporated as North Tarrytown in the late 19th century, in 1996 the village officially adopted the traditional name, Sleepy Hollow. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, a short story about the local area and its infamous specter, the Headless Horseman, was written by Washington Irving, who lived in Tarrytown and is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Owing to this story, as well as the village’s roots in American history and folklore, Sleepy Hollow is considered by some to be one of the “most haunted places in the world.” Seniors, let’s go explore Sleepy Hollow and see what is there for attractions and fun things to see and do.

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Unfortunately, the bridge where Ichabod Crane was unseated by a pumpkin, is the most popular destination in Sleepy Hollow that doesn’t exist—at least, not in the form and location in which it appeared in Washington Irving’s short story, first published in 1820.

Seniors Enjoy Everything Haunted

Historic Hudson Valley notes that taking the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes, Horseman’s Hollow returns to the village for 15 evenings of highly entertaining haunted mayhem.

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Philipsburg Manor transforms into a terrifying landscape ruled by the undead, the evil, and the insane. Senior visitors can walk a haunted trail, stumbling upon scary scenes of a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman. The Hollow’s unfortunate inhabitants are all too ready to keep visitors from ever leaving. So if your heartbeat can’t take a little scare to two, beware:)

How about taking a good old fashioned Haunted Hayride? After the ride plan to take in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery,  it’s on the Register of national Historic Places and the final resting place of legendary author Washington Irving. You can experience many activities including haunted attractions and Halloween festivals like the incredible pumpkin Blaze and scary Horseman’s Hollow.

Seniors Find Rockefeller Estate and Philipsburg Manor

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For me, I’d want to visit Kykuit, known also as the John D. Rockefeller Estate. Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow and Old Dutch Burying Ground, founded around 1685, is the church and churchyard that appear in Washington Irving’s short story. It is often confused with the adjacent but separate Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Philipsburg Manor is another “must see” site on North Broadway. It is a 17th-century historic site that tells the story of slavery in the colonial north. Senior visitors can enjoy a plethora of outdoor adventures with parks, forests, rivers, lakes, streams and trails along one of the most scenic stretches of the Hudson River.

Check out all the history, scenery and hospitality in Sleepy Hollow that is as legendary as the tale itself. -jeb

SENIORS JOURNEY TO HOOD RIVER, OREGON


Seniors Spend Time in the Heart of the Columbia River Gorge

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The city of Hood River, Oregon is at the confluence of the Hood River and the Columbia River in the heart of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Senior travelers will find Hood River 30 miles north of Mount Hood, the tallest peak in the state. Hood River has a population of around 7,500 and is approximately 60 miles east of Portland.

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The Hood River toll bridge spans the Columbia River and connects the city with the communities of White Salmon and Bingen located in the state of Washington. The city, a port on the Columbia River, is named for the nearby Hood River.

Senior travelers will find apple and pear orchards and fruit packing; opportunities for windsurfing, kiteboarding, cycling and mountain biking, hiking and skiing.

The town is home to four breweries and is a popular tourist destination offering a number of attractions in addition to outdoor recreation. Options include a scenic railroad excursion, a museum of carousel art, a brewpub, and some great winery tours.

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 Senior Oenophiles Visit Award Winning Wineries

Many of the local orchards and wineries, including Hood River-based The Fruit Company, are featured on Hood River’s renowned “Fruit Loop”.  I counted nine award winning wineries on the Loop. Senior oenophiles, plan to take the 35-mile, scenic drive through the valley’s orchards, vineyards, forests, farmlands, and friendly Oregon communities where hospitality and scenic beauty merge.

Sample delicious fruits and take your favorites home, visit a winery, experience fields of fragrant purple lavender, visit friendly alpacas up close, enjoy delicious baked goods, and create memories by participating in activities hosted at Fruit Loop locations throughout the year.

Historically the area was inhabited by Native Americans when the Lewis and Clark expedition passed through in 1805.  They found a campsite called “Waucoma,” or “place of big trees.” The Hood River post office was established at the site of the present city in 1858, was incorporated in 1895 and is now the county seat for Hood River County.

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 Columbia River Gorge and Mt Hood Draw Seniors

The Hood River Chamber of Commerce has lots of information on the area including their Hood River Valley Harvest Fest. The Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood would both be hard to miss once senior travelers are in the area. The NY Times Travel section notes that “The Columbia River Gorge is an 80-mile marvel of moss and waterfall-laden basalt cliffs rising up to 4,000 feet above a wide waterway.”

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Hood River Valley’s 15,000 acres of orchards produce approximately 45 percent of the nation’s winter pear crop. Menus at local restaurants are dotted with homegrown specialties.

A great vacation awaits the adrenaline junkie. Hood River is often called the Wind Surfing Capitol of the World with its continual winds. Plan to stop in The Hood River County Visitor Center that welcomes visitors from around the world. You will enjoy Hood River any time of the year. -jeb

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Seniors Enjoy The “Barbecue Capital of Texas”

TX Lockhart 2009 WBlogSeniors, are you by any chance…“into barbecue?” If, so then set your GPS for Lockhart, grab your coffee and let’s go to a Texas city of 13,000 just 30 miles south of Austin. The city of Lockhart is named after Byrd Lockhart, an assistant surveyor of Green DeWitt and reportedly the first Anglo to set foot in Caldwell County in the 1800’s.

Lockhart was the site of a victory of the Texans over the Comanche, at the Battle of Plum Creek in 1840. Lockhart was originally called “Plum Creek” but the name was later changed to Lockhart. So there’s our initial history lesson on Lockhart.

Now let’s go exploring and learn more about all that delicious barbecue. It is a beautiful city and very big on Little League Baseball.

Seniors Take The Challenge

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In 1999, the Texas Legislature proclaimed Lockhart the “Barbecue Capital of Texas”. Lockhart has four major barbecue restaurants, so take your pick. Better yet, take The Lockhart BB-Q Challenge.  The rules are simple – Eat at all 4 BBQ spots in Lockhart in just one day and then…Good Luck and be sure to bring your own supply of antacid.

Sound like fun?  It is. So don’t miss a one and here they are: Blacks Barbecue, Chisholm Trail BBQ, Kreuz Market, and Smitty’s Market, all well-known by the locals and visitors from all across the nation.

imagesSeniors, when you have recovered from overeating, take a hike along Clear Fork Creek and then later in the day, play a round of two of golf at Lockhart State Park. Look up the Dr. Eugene Clark Library, the oldest operating public library in the state of Texas.

Seniors Take Day Trip To Lockhart

Lockhart is a great day-trip or weekend destination from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and anywhere in between. Read about Lockhart history and learn all about the town and be sure to hit the button labeled Visitors.

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The Caldwell County Courthouse is a beautiful old historic building that was constructed in 1894. It is a classic that was built in the Second Empire architectural style. Senior travelers just don’t see many courthouses like this one anywhere. Another classic is the former Caldwell County Jailhouse that now serves as the County Historical Museum.

 This Lockhart Guide of events, dining, hotels and area information will prove helpful for senior visitors. So set your GPS for Lockhart, Texas and enjoy all the amenities, and in particular, all that delicious smoky barbecue.  -jeb

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