About Us

Who We Are

We’re Michael and Cheryl — a husband and wife team who believe adventure doesn’t have an expiration date.

Long before retirement, before YouTube, before homesteading projects and recipes online, we were simply two people who loved being outdoors. Both of us grew up camping with our families — sleeping in tents, sitting around campfires, and discovering new places together.

Looking back now, those memories are priceless.
They shaped the way we see life.

Where It All Began

In our younger years, adventure looked simple — a tent, sleeping bags, and a willingness to go.

As time went on, horses became part of our lives, and many of our adventures centered around horse camping and trail riding. We purchased a used slide-in pickup camper so we could pull our horse trailer and travel to places that allowed riding trails.

Those weekends were filled with long rides, dusty boots, campfires, and the kind of quiet that only comes from being out on the trail.

When our children came along, the adventures didn’t stop — they expanded.

We took them camping.
We took them trail riding.
We participated in local horse shows.

Some of our most treasured memories are watching them grow up outdoors — learning responsibility, building confidence, and experiencing the simple joys of family time in nature.

Life’s Busy Season

As the years passed, life became fuller.

Careers. School events. Responsibilities.
Time moved quickly.

Camping happened less often for a while. We eventually purchased a pull-behind camper and used it when we could, but like many families, we found ourselves in a season focused on raising children and building a life.

Those years were meaningful — just different.

Starting Again

Now that our children are grown and beginning their own journeys, we’ve stepped into a new chapter — one marked by intention.

Instead of waiting for the perfect plan, we choose an area that looks interesting and head toward it. We stop when something catches our attention. We explore small towns, quiet roads, historical markers, and places that don’t always make the top travel lists.

We’ve been staying in hotels for now, but we’re also working toward transforming our truck into an off-road explorer with a custom-built camping unit in the bed — built with our own hands.

A return to simple.
A return to exploring.
A return to who we’ve always been.

Why We Do This

Our heart behind Old Folks Adventures is simple:

You don’t have to visit only the “main” tourist destinations to experience this great country.
Some of the most meaningful places are small, out-of-the-way, and often overlooked.
Some of the best adventures are short and affordable.
Some of the richest experiences come from slowing down.

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