Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45
After decades of putting others first, Nicky and Heide found themselves single after 45 and feeling untethered, they chose to embrace the chance to spread their wings and explore the world on their own terms.
Untethered & Wanderwise is a weekly podcast where Nicky and Heide share their adventures, insights, and mishaps as newly single women rediscovering themselves through travel. With each episode, we pull back the curtain on destinations around the globe, diving deep into the cultures, cuisine and experiences that come from wandering off the beaten path.
Whether you're dreaming of a sabbatical, newly single, empty nesters, or simply craving an injection of wanderlust into your life, join Nicky and Heide for straight-talk, helpful tips, and wild tales from ther adventures embracing life as a globetrotting "wanderwise" woman.
Join our dynamic duo each week as they explore uncharted territories, share travel tales, and inspire women to embrace adventure after 45.
Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45
Why Grand Junction Should Be Your Next Adventure Hidden Gem Destination
Join co-hosts Heide Brandes and Nicky Omohundro on "Untethered and Wander Wise," the award-winning travel podcast dedicated to inspiring women over 45 to embrace adventure on their own terms.
In this episode, Heide shares her unforgettable journey to Grand Junction, Colorado, a hidden gem packed with epic scenery, outdoor thrills, vibrant local culture, and welcoming community spirit.
Discover why Grand Junction is the perfect alternative to crowded Colorado hotspots, with highlights including canyoneering, ATV adventures, horseback riding, wine tasting in Palisade, and glamping near Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you crave adrenaline or comfort, this episode offers practical tips, heartfelt stories, and plenty of reasons to add Grand Junction to your travel list.
Key Resources:
- Visit Grand Junction: visitgrandjunction.com
- Colorado Electric Byways Tourism Toolkit: oedit.colorado.gov/electric-byways-tourism-toolkit
- Arapaho Valley Ranch: arapahovalleyranch.com
- Palisade Wine Tourism: visitpalisade.com
Mentioned Attractions:
- Colorado National Monument
- Grand Mesa (largest flat-topped mountain in the world)
- Rattlesnake Arches (second-largest concentration of natural arches)
- Grand Mesa Scenic Byway (Colorado Electric Byway)
- Palisade Wine Country (30+ wineries)
- Arapaho Valley Ranch glamping
- Rocky Mountain National Park (west entrance)
