America the Beautiful
November 08, 2012
You know, sometimes it is good to be old!
This summer my husband and I took a driving vacation. We wanted to see some of the National Parks of America. We discovered, from a very nice park ranger, that since my husband was 62 years old, we could get a park pass to all National parks in America for only $10.00. It is called America the Beautiful: the National Parks and Federal Recreational Land Pass. This is a lifetime pass for all U. S. citizens or permanent residents 62 years or older to get into all National Parks for NO ADDITIONAL FEE. We had no idea that this pass even existed.
We drove through 2 parks in Utah: Arches and Zion. My favorite was Arches. We took a "back" road to get to the park, and the colors were just beautiful along the way. The rock formations in the park were fantastic, and I even got a picture of rock climber's way up on top. We didn’t have as much time to see Zion, but if you like hairpin turns and a mile long tunnel, this park is for you. This was also the first time we saw the Grand Canyon in Arizona. My first view was just awesome! It simply took my breath away. Some people say, "Oh, it’s just a big hole in the ground." But, it is so much more. To stand on the rim and think that it took millions of years to form is so mindboggling. I called my daughter and apologized for never taking our kids to see this when they were young. Now we will have to go on a family vacation because I want them to see this wonderful park.
And now that we have this great pass, we will be taking more vacations to explore the good old U.S.A.
Alberta S.
North Oak Branch
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Travel the USA
My husband and I have traveled to many places over the years. The only time we ever left the USA was when we would go over the border into Mexico. Back then you did not need a passport and we went there many times to shop.
We have never traveled to any other country. I would love to go to some other places over seas but my husband feels that the United States has so many places to see that there is no need to go elsewhere. I understand how he feels. Every time we go someplace new we are in awe of just how much there is right here.
We most recently traveled to Hawaii, which is a bit like going overseas. The plane ride was long and exhausting, jet lag was a new one on me. But the Islands are beautiful and we both loved it. He now admits that maybe another country overseas might not be so bad. As long as it has palm trees!
Since the trip he decided that someplace we can drive might be better next time. I'm thinking Yellowstone, the Redwood Forest, Oregon/Washington... The possibilities are endless! We just might go to Utah this time.
Thanks Alberta for the great ideas.
M rredomer
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