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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, Maine -- Arthur and Mary Varricchio used to pitch a tent when they visited Acadia National Park. These days, they're more likely to get a motel room with air conditioning, clean sheets and a soft pillow.
"We were tougher 20 years ago," Arthur said as he and his wife took a break from a brisk ride on mountain bikes through the woods on the park's dirt paths. "Now we're gravitating toward 'Isn't this a nice mattress.' "See the full content of this document
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Motels in, 'Roughing It' Is Out
The Varricchios, who are in their 50s, illustrate a growing trend of baby boomers forgoing camping, especially in tents, when they head outdoors.
Tourism experts say boomers' prefer...See the full content of this document
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