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October 12, 2020

GRAND CANYON VISITORS CHANGES YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF

An afternoon view of the Grand Canyon in Arizona April 2018. In April 2018 we spend a number of day in the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Did a lot of hiking and of course photographing the area. But that was a different time as there was no Covid-19 in the spring of 2018. The below is from the National Park Service website: South Rim is Open – North is Rim Open – Desert View is Closed – Monday October 12, 2020 NOTE: SR 64 between Cameron, AZ & the East Entrance to the park at Desert View, is CLOSED. You must use the S. Entrance near the town of Tusayan, AZ…

written by Stuart - Posted in Arizona, Blog, Grand Canyon, Travel, Trip Planning

September 7, 2020

EVENING VIEW AT HORSESHOE BEND

Horseshoe Bend (Click on photo to view full size) Horseshoe Bend located in Page, Arizona is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River. Was able to capture this early evening shot during our visit to the area in April 2018. After you park your car it’s about 1.5 mile round trip walk to view the river.The parking area is located just off U.S. Route 89 within southwestern Page. Things have changed since our visit in 2018 as there is now a fee to park your car. Horseshoe Bend Fees are as follows: Motorcycle: $5 Car or RV: $10 Commercial Van/Bus: (Passenger Capacity up to 14) $35 Commercial Bus: (Passenger…

written by Stuart - Posted in Blog, Horseshoe Bend, Page Arizona, Road Trips, Travel, Trip Planning

June 8, 2020

PENSACOLA BEACH FLORIDA BACK OPEN

Pensacola Beach Florida Back open After many weeks Pensacola Beach Florida has reopened. Even though I do travel I live in what I call one of the most beautiful areas of the Southeast, Pensacola Beach, Florida. Well, I don’t exactly live on the beach but I just as well since I spend the majority of my time there. And who wouldn’t want to spend time there. Our beaches are pure white sand, in face when I have visitors they are so surprised how white the beach is. On most days the gulf is a pure emerald in color and that is why it’s called The Emerald Coast. One of the…

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Pensacola Beach, Road Trips, Travel, Trip Planning

May 15, 2020

A SHORT TRIP TO FORT PICKENS

Fort Pickens Area Regular operating hours Restrooms will be limited to Langdon Beach and the restrooms outside of the Discovery Center Lifeguards will be on duty at Langdon Beach Check out more openings in the area via this link. This photo of a cloudy overcast day of Fort Pickens is located on the West end of Santa Rosa Island Florida. Operating Hours March 1 – October 31: 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:00 p.m.) November 1 – February 28: 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Year-round: Historic Fort: 8:00 a.m. to sunset Bookstore & Discovery Center: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Campground Registration Office: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30…

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Information, Travel, Video

May 2, 2020

FINALLY ABLE TO GET OUT

Ok after nearly six plus weeks since I was able to get out a do a video. They opened up some of the parks in the area today so of course I headed out. This morning I visited Gulf Islands National Seashore located off of Hwy 98 in Gulf Breeze, Florida. I am hoping I will be able to get out to a number of the parks in the area soon and post videos. So check out the video: https://youtu.be/n-Fxja52EIM Remember to give use a TUMBS UP on the video. Also think about subscribing so you will be notified when new videos are posted. Be safe! (Wash Those Hands)

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Information, Road Trips, Travel, Trip Planning, Video

March 26, 2020

TIME TO GET YOUR CAMERA/COMPUTER READY FOR NEXT TRIP

Hello Traveling Seniors! Just like most of you, we are on hold with our travels. Now, since many of you use cameras and computers for your travels it’s a good time to take inventory and do some cleaning. What i mean is: 1) check with your camera manufacturer(Website) to see if there are any firmware updates for your camera and or computer. I am a Mac user and there was an update yesterday. 2) There have also been a number of firmware updates for cameras over the past month. Again, check the manufacturer’s website. 3) In addition to firmware updates, it is a good time to lay out all of…

written by Stuart - Posted in Blog

March 15, 2020

ON HIATUS

Hi Travelers! As everyone is well aware what is going on The Traveling Seniors will be going on hiatus for a while and staying at home. We hope to get back to our travels hopefully in 6 to 8 weeks. In the mean time we will be reposting some our past postings to help you plan for future travels. Best safe, Stu & Barb The Traveling Seniors

written by Stuart - Posted in Blog, Information, Travel

March 8, 2020

SEASIDE FLORIDA

A couple of weeks ago, I visited Seaside, Florida. Yes, if you are think is this where The Truman Show was filmed, you are correct. Filming took place in 1997, stared Jim Carrey and was released in 1998. Seaside is located in-between Destin and Panama City, Florida, off of Hwy 98. I have been visited this seaside community many times over the years. Most weekends, especially during the spring and summer months, there are many sorts of events happening. Check out the Event Calendar for up-to- date information. For overall information about Seaside check out their main Website. The Website is packed full of up-to-date information that includes Events, Real…

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Information, Road Trips, Travel, Trip Planning, Video

February 17, 2020

A ROADSIDE WONDER: HISTORY APPEARS ON THE CORNER

As I drove halfway across the country for the holidays, I took backroads. You all know how Stu and I love backroads! But traffic was heavy and the two-lane highway I was traveling seemed to always have 10 vehicles in front of me due to solid yellow lines on the roadway. Frustration set in. I had promised to be at my daughter’s on a certain day. “Why did I take THIS road?” I will NEVER get there! You know the feeling. Backroads shelter surprises and I should have known I would see some in Tennessee. All of a sudden, a sign appeared that said, “Scopes Trial Museum.” Whaaat? THE Scopes Trial? Nah,…

written by Barb Bradley - Posted in 2020, Blog, Tennesse

February 3, 2020

TUCSON ARIZONA’S REMARKABLE SABINO CANYON

Even in May, it was over 100 degrees. This is the desert, after all. But May also means the desert is in bloom. We found Sabino Canyon unique and gorgeous in every way. Sabino Canyon is in the Santa Catalina Mountains and has a unique landscape neither of us had ever experienced before. Saguaro Cactus, Palo Verde trees, Cholia and Prickly Pear Cactus are all over the canyon. Stop first at the Visitors’ Center which is open every day from 8-4:30, except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. There, you can pick up trail maps, books and other information. THE TRAM SYSTEM The Canyon has…

written by Barb Bradley - Posted in 2020, Arizona, Blog