Surrounded by a spectacular Swiss Alps vista, dining atop the nearly 10,000-foot Schilthorn peak is a breathtaking experience. Hiking the Swiss Alps will certainly build up the appetite. (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves' Europe)
Rick Steves

Hiking the Swiss Alps

A natural high with high-altitude thrills and cheese

By Rick Steves | June 17, 2025
Cold weather camping and hiking
Sports

Tips for Cold Weather Camping and Hiking

Stay warm while enjoying nature

By Jason Sims | January 11, 2021
Pretzels from Oktoberfest
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What's Booming: Hiking, Funnel Cakes, and Oktoberfest

A little bit of charity, a little bit of fair food, a little bit of Germany

By Rachel Marsh | October 1, 2020
BOOMER Post Image Default

“Dream Catching in My Seventies,” Presented by: Carole Olsen, hiking enthusiast; author; columnist

March 9, 2020
Mike triple Crown
Health

Hiking the Triple Crown to Disrupt Aging Stereotypes

71-year-old Mike Fagan may be hiking on a trail near you

February 22, 2019
Slackpacking
Travel

Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Style

Five slackpacking adventures pairing gorgeous hikes and vistas with post-hike comfort

By Eric J. Wallace | October 25, 2018
A man on his sofa loving on his small dog, knowing that dogs boost your health.
Health

How Dogs Boost Your Health

If you can manage the responsibility, the benefits are many

By Tahir Tak and Heidi Grafft | July 2, 2025
The Blue Ridge Mountains surround you like a fluffy bathrobe, while the rustic yet refined lodging at Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, immerses you in comfort.
Travel

Summer Travel Destination: Primland Resort

A luxurious trip surrounded by nature

By Annie Tobey | June 20, 2025
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas: Spring fed ponds at the northern entrance to the Grand Promenade. Credit: Debby Thomas
Nick Thomas

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Take a Hike! with Nick Thomas

By Nick Thomas | May 20, 2025
Flightseeing in Talneeka, Alaska, on a journey inspired by the TV show, "Northern Exposure." Credit: Malika Bowling
Travel

Finding Cicely of ‘Northern Exposure’

 A journey to Talkeetna, Alaska, inspired by the TV show

By Malika Bowling | May 16, 2025

Signup for BOOMER'S weekly newsletter

Copyright © 2025 Ross Media Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
BOOMER Magazine™ is a trademark of Ross Media Solutions, Inc.