Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery in Alabama and has written features, columns, and interviews for many newspapers and magazines. His hiking column describes short trails, hikes, and walks from around the country that seniors might enjoy while traveling. See www.ItsAWonderfulHike.com.
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Travel & Destinations
Take a Hike! Burning Sand and Towering Dunes: A Great Hike in Colorado
If towering mounds of sand have never sparked your curiosity, a visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve…
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Take a Hike! Explore Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
Considering its vast size, it might surprise you that Texas is home to only two National Parks – Big Bend…
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Take a Hike! Explore the Healing Waters and Trails of Hot Springs National Park
Strolling along the footpath on the east side of Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, it’s easy to forget…
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Take a Hike!
With over five dozen lighthouses dotted along the Maine coastline, my three-month stay in Bangor in 2023 was insufficient time…
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Take a Hike!
Of the 63 National Parks in the U.S., only 16 require no entrance fee – and Congaree in central South…
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Take a Hike!
The Annual Senior Pass, at $20 for anyone over 62, is an excellent deal for visiting U.S. national parks. It…
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