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Retirement Adventures: Embracing Freedom and Volunteering at National Parks and Historic Sites

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Retirement is more than just a financial milestone—it's an emotional and physical transformation. As we share the story of Will and Jen Hagler, you'll hear how the COVID-19 pandemic prompted them to reassess their work-life balance and embark on an enriching retirement journey. Jen's poignant recollection of her father's unfulfilled dream to see the Grand Canyon serves as a powerful reminder to chase personal goals while we still can. Their experiences highlight the invaluable freedom and time retirement offers, inspiring you to consider your own aspirations and adventures during this stage of life.
Shifting from personal introspection to collective adventure, we dive into the remarkable experiences of a couple who chose to spend their retirement summers volunteering at national parks through volunteer.gov. From the trails of San Juan Island to the towering redwoods of California, their stories illuminate the transformative power of shared experiences and environmental stewardship. Our exploration of Redwood National Park further underscores its global appeal and the vital role of conservation. Join us as we celebrate adventures that await in retirement.

Have a topic or question you'd like Mark and Evan to address in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] or call 770-980-9262.
https://masterplanretire.com/
Catch all episodes of our podcast at https://www.masterplanyourretirement.com/resources/episodes
Listen to Mark Fricks on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. EST on AM920 WGKA and 12:00 p.m. on XTRA 106.3FM WFOM.
Sign up for one of our upcoming events at https://www.masterplanyourretirement.com/events
Purchase Mark's Book, The Road Less Traveled: Turning Your Retirement Worries Into an Excursion of a Lifetime on Amazon.com https://a.co/d/4fx94Al
Advisory services offered through MasterPlan Retirement Consultants, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Georgia. Insurance, tax and commodities services offered through Fricks and Associates, Inc. dba MasterPlan Retirement Consultants. The aforementioned are affiliated companies.

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1. Retirement Adventures: Embracing Freedom and Volunteering at National Parks and Historic Sites (00:00:00)

2. Preparing for Retirement (00:00:06)

3. Volunteering at National Parks Experiences (00:08:29)

4. Exploring Redwood National Park Experiences (00:19:24)

83 episodes

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Content provided by Mark Fricks. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mark Fricks or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Retirement is more than just a financial milestone—it's an emotional and physical transformation. As we share the story of Will and Jen Hagler, you'll hear how the COVID-19 pandemic prompted them to reassess their work-life balance and embark on an enriching retirement journey. Jen's poignant recollection of her father's unfulfilled dream to see the Grand Canyon serves as a powerful reminder to chase personal goals while we still can. Their experiences highlight the invaluable freedom and time retirement offers, inspiring you to consider your own aspirations and adventures during this stage of life.
Shifting from personal introspection to collective adventure, we dive into the remarkable experiences of a couple who chose to spend their retirement summers volunteering at national parks through volunteer.gov. From the trails of San Juan Island to the towering redwoods of California, their stories illuminate the transformative power of shared experiences and environmental stewardship. Our exploration of Redwood National Park further underscores its global appeal and the vital role of conservation. Join us as we celebrate adventures that await in retirement.

Have a topic or question you'd like Mark and Evan to address in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] or call 770-980-9262.
https://masterplanretire.com/
Catch all episodes of our podcast at https://www.masterplanyourretirement.com/resources/episodes
Listen to Mark Fricks on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. EST on AM920 WGKA and 12:00 p.m. on XTRA 106.3FM WFOM.
Sign up for one of our upcoming events at https://www.masterplanyourretirement.com/events
Purchase Mark's Book, The Road Less Traveled: Turning Your Retirement Worries Into an Excursion of a Lifetime on Amazon.com https://a.co/d/4fx94Al
Advisory services offered through MasterPlan Retirement Consultants, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Georgia. Insurance, tax and commodities services offered through Fricks and Associates, Inc. dba MasterPlan Retirement Consultants. The aforementioned are affiliated companies.

Send us a text

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Chapters

1. Retirement Adventures: Embracing Freedom and Volunteering at National Parks and Historic Sites (00:00:00)

2. Preparing for Retirement (00:00:06)

3. Volunteering at National Parks Experiences (00:08:29)

4. Exploring Redwood National Park Experiences (00:19:24)

83 episodes

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