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Health and Wellness Magazine • 53 coWBoY uP aT a dude rancH A d m i t i t : Y o u ' v e a l w a y s h a d a l i t t l e urban cowboy (or cowgirl) in you. Try your hand at Western life at Shawnee's North Fork Ranch, a real deal dude ranch that combines away-from-it-all activities in not-exactly-roughing-it accommodations (think massages and hot tubs). With horses for every level of rider, multi-sport adventures and world-class, Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing, you'll never be bored. The perfect spot to make all of your John Wayne dreams come true. Price: seven-day weekly packages are $2,250 per person and include lodging, meals and all ranch activities. northForkranch.com WHiTe-WaTer raFT THe grand canYon Discover areas of the Grand Canyon National Park that are accessible only via river. Depending on the trip you choose, you can relax down class I and II rapids or have a rip-roaring time bouncing d o w n c l a s s I I I ' s a n d I V ' s . Western River Expeditions leads three-, four-, six- or seven-day rafting vacations d o w n o n e o f t h e p r e t t i e s t stretches of river in the world. dates: Trips run april–september Price: starts at $1,425 per person for three-day trips. Westernriver.com rock cLiMB BouLder canYons If you're not afraid of heights – or are ready to get rid of your fear – rock climbing is an exhilarating way to get a bird's eye view of some phenomenal scenery. Colorado W i l d e r n e s s R i d e s a n d G u i d e s l e a d s multi-day rock climbing trips throughout Boulder's legendary canyons. They'll teach you to climb if you're new to the sport or take you on more advanced routes if you're an experienced climber. dates: Trips run spring through fall; two- to three-day trips. coloradoWildernessridesandguides.com canoe MonTana's LeWis & cLark TraiL Worried about being shown up by the 20-something Adonis rowing next to you? Travel w i t h s i m i l a r - a g e d p e o p l e on ROW Adventures' active trips exclusively for the 50+ crowd. Their Missouri River canoe trip combines flat water canoeing, camping, hiking and jaw-dropping White Hills cliffs scenery as you trace the steps of Lewis and Clark. You know you'll be in good hands with ROW; Travel + Leisure m a g a z i n e r a t e d t h e m t h e World's Best Tour Operator. dates: Trips run mid-June–sept. 1 Price: starts at $1,075 per person for four-day trips. roWadventures.com BackPack rockY MounTain naTionaL Park The Wildland Trekking Co. leads back- packing trips through Rocky Mountain National Park that span a variety of fitness levels. For boomers, owner Scott Cundy recommends the Thunder Lake trip, filled with waterfalls, lakes, meadows and dramatic alpine peaks. Trekkers camp out in the same spot for three nights and hike into one of the less-visited cirques in RMNP without having to lug around heavy, cumbersome backpacks. dates: Trips run June–september Price: $1,010 per person. WildlandTrekking.com geT WiLd on an aFrican saFari If a safari is on your bucket- list, Louisville -based Natural H a b i t a t A d v e n t u r e s h a s you covered. The leader in responsible adventure travel and ecotourism runs multiple A f r i c a n s a f a r i i t i n e r a r i e s . Marketing and sustainability m a n a g e r E m i l y D e e m e r recommends their Secluded Botswana Safari, a trip away from the tourist crowds that typically includes elephant, antelope, giraffe and buffalo sightings. "It's one of our most popular African safaris for baby boomers," she says. Spotting big game is thrilling, and the luxury bush camps aren't too bad either. dates: Trips run april–november Price: starts at $9,895 per person. natHab.com scuBa THe WorLd's BesT diVe siTes It's never too late to learn to dive, and you don't even need an ocean in which to do it. Denver Divers teaches SCUBA courses close to home and then, once you've got the hang of it, join them on one of their diving excursions to tropical locales like Cabo, Fiji and Dominica. Class prices include all required equipment and students have lifetime access to the pool. dates: Trips are year-round Price: Try scuBa intro class $30; starts at $1,650 per person. denverdivers.com * Please note that it's best to book anyone of these adventures well in advance photo: David Luck

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