Rising from the tall grasses of South Dakota, where cattle graze and wildflowers bloom, is an anomaly: a sculpture park of metal art. You may have spotted the towering horse and the bull whose horns stretch to the sky from Interstate 90. Porter Sculpture Park lies in the middle of nowhere, an oasis of metal and imagination. It is the creation of artist Wayne Porter...
Rideshare Safety Tips for Solo Women Over 50 The most important rideshare habit I use isn’t fancy. It’s the pause before I open the car door. If you’re traveling alone, especially after dark or in a city you don’t know, that pause matters. For many of us over 50, using a rideshare app can still feel a little awkward. A phone screen, a curb, a...
The idea of taking off on your own for a weekend can feel both exciting and a little scary. If you are curious about solo travel women over 50 or women traveling alone, you are not alone. Many women reach this season of life and suddenly have more freedom, but also more questions about safety, comfort, and where to start. You do not need a wild nightlife scene or a...
Oahu is proof that you don’t need to splurge to experience the magic of Hawaii. This island paradise is packed with free things to do in Oahu, especially for solo travelers over 40 seeking culture, nature, and a bit of adventure. From the beaches of Waikiki to the rugged trails of the North Shore Oahu, there’s no shortage of ways to soak in the island’s beauty...
Two days before our big drive, Barb, one of my camping friends who I was visiting in Arizona took me on a preview of the Apache Trail scenic drive, a nearly 40-mile route also known as Highway 88. We went as far as Tortilla Flat, the last remaining stagecoach stop along this historic path. I found myself holding my breath as we navigated the narrow, twisting two-lane...