Earth Day is just one day out of the year -- how can you help save the Earth the other 364 days of the week? Check out these inspirational stories to get motivated, and get moving!

Woodworker and musician Bob Rafkin has chosen the path less traveled in his life and career.

Rather than letting MS slow her down, Wendy Booker was motivated to become the first woman with the disease to conquer the world's seven summits.

Bill Hailey's Comets are still rocking around the clock.

For women everywhere, O Magazine is an empowering medium that is dedicated to changing their lives. For senior editor Suzan Colon, having the ability to touch lives is just as empowering to her.

For Dr. William Bell, breaking the pole-vaulting world record once wasn’t enough – so he broke it 11 times in a single competition.

With so many so-called smartphones on the market, how do you know which phone to choose? The author of "The Smartphone Experiment" explains how to make a smart buy.

Lucy Dettmer is such a great tennis player that she receives free rackets, strings and shoes from a corporate sponsor. The 86-year-old Masters Tennis has even played against Regis Philbin.

Tom Bosley is one of the greatest TV dads of all time. He played Howard Cunningham, Richie's father, on "Happy Days" and now he's a real life grandfather.

In a world of hybrid cars, fluorescent light bulbs and renewable energy, leading a greener life has become a priority to many, like Josh Dorfman, who's known as the "Lazy Environmentalist."

Lou Whitney flies over hills at high speeds, takes sharp turns on dirt tracks and he competes in Motocross championships, all at the age of 72.

Where in the world is Delma Cowart? Right here on Growing Bolder! The infamous race car driver left the track years ago, but his zeal for life and his determination have never wavered.

Tick, tock. Tick, tock. According to author Elizabeth Gregory, women can stop looking at their watch because the trend of later motherhood has changed the time on the biological clock.

He says we're entering the age of the cheapskates and the titan of tightwads, Jeff Yeager, challenges everyone to go a week without spending a dime! Can you do it?

It's one thing to be a role model to somebody, but it's a whole other accomplishment to be an inspiration to a whole entire generation. Rocker Gary US Bonds even influenced musical legend Bruce Springsteen!

Marjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.

Jessica Chornesky is a renowned photographer whose work has appeared in Time magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone and more.

Helen Beauchamp is an 88-year-old world record and gold medal collector that likes to throw her wins away -- literally.

He goes by the name VintageP and he blogs all day about playing the guitar -- but he just learned how to play it! Pete Lefebvre started playing guitar at age 50 and is telling others out there that it's okay to pick up an instrument later in life.

World-famous choreographer Norma Miller has been dancing for more than seven decades and her career is still going strong.

In the world of medicine, it's imperative to dispel myths and find the truth. And that's exactly what NBC's Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, strives to do.

The meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when the hit 65.

She's hired by sports teams to consult with players, she's the author of 12 books and she's one of the top nutritionists in the world. Pamela Smith is all about healthy eating.

Writer, designer and former circus performer Glenn Rogers adds artist to his résumé.

For many, breaking a bone means no more physical activity. For Neil Gussman, who broke bones in his neck, ribs and numerous other places in a biking accident, it meant coming back with a vengeance.

He's a star on his softball team and John Trongon has led the Villages' softball team, The Angels, to many wins. Oh, and did we mention he's 85?

For many women, aging means feeling less attractive. But for the "Makeover Guy," getting older means becoming more beautiful. Author Christopher Hopkins says that as more candles get put on the cake, women should feel more attractive.

Amazingly, senior athlete Terry Roach turned her major injuries into inspiration for competition. She's a walking medical miracle who has overcome the worst to become the best.

Five years ago Pilar Gerasimo took a lifestyle and turned it into Experience Life magazine. Now she has 600,000 people reading her ideals.

Journalist Abigail Trafford urges boomers to make the most of their "bonus decades."

It didn’t take long for rock band Grand Funk Railroad to win the hearts of millions, but now front man Don Brewer and the band satisfy three generations of fans with a comeback.

Inventions and ideas unfortunately sometimes stay just that. But Jean Newell decided to turn her ideas into a business and changed her title to "entrepreneur."

For a man who has run more than 100 ultra-marathons and climbed to the top of all the seven summits of the world, it's hard to believe Marshall Ulrich was a bit of a couch potato until he was almost 30.

Known as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.

It's a sure thing that there will be arguments in life between people you love and people you don't know. What's not sure is how to deal with these disagreements. Dr. Xavier Amador is ready to help.

Comedy writer Susan Silver took her message to a whole other level recently when she got drunk on national TV. She's a GB Radio regular who soon may be speaking to "Cougars" everywhere.

Usually, when it rains, it pours, but BJ Thomas enjoyed superstardom with his mega hit "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." Not only did he earn Grammy Awards and platinum records, he also kicked a bad habit in the meantime.

Girls do many things with their mothers -- shop, talk, cook. But not many daughters can say that they wrote a book with their mom. D.G. Fulford, a grandmother herself, did just that with her 89-year-old mother.

She may have been one of the most powerful and successful women on Wall Street but Linda Franklin turned 50 and decided to take another road in life.

For many women, becoming a mother means letting go of lifelong dreams and fantasies. But for Judy Davids, being a 42-year-old mother with no musical experience meant beating the odds.

Dick Smothers is one-half of one of the most successful comedy teams of all time and after 49 years, he's still getting big crowds and big laughs with his brother Tommy.

Paris Hilton has nothing on the original party girl, Sally Pierone. She even had her own sidekick -- President Teddy Roosevelt's granddaughter, Theodora. After her life fell apart, she put it back together when she was 73 years old.

He was part of one of the most successful and popular rock bands in history and Don Felder was the writer behind their biggest hit, "Hotel California." But now, Felder talks about the bitter break up of The Eagles.

Glenda Guilfoyle is a real-life dancing queen. She started as a coveted Radio City Music Hall Rockette at the age of 17 and at 74, she's still moving her feet to the music.

Kaye Stevens has sung, danced and acted her way to becoming the "prettiest funny girl" in show business. Now, at age 75, she's still touring and thrilling audiences.

53-year-old John Wilson is graduating college this year and is playing on his school's baseball team – making him the oldest college baseball player in history.

If you've ever had digestive problems, you can thank Leonard Smith for medicines like Beano and Lactaid. Now, he's come up with a way to help people with sore joints.

After putting his other passions on the backburner for more than 20 years, legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Goldsboro started growing bolder and taking chances with his life and career and started painting.

This over 50 extreme sports athlete makes peoples' jaws drop with only one wheel. Terry Peterson, best known as the UniGeezer, has become a worldwide sensation on a unicycle.

Renowned Harvard researcher and one of the world's leaders in women's health, Dr. JoAnn Manson dispels myths and speaks the truth about the hot topic of hot flashes.

In life, making a change is not easy, but that's where life coach Bill Dueease comes in! He says there's a difference between wanting and doing, but he can help people follow through with their dreams.

She's not a runner and she's not a walker – Fan Benno-Caris is right in between. She's been race walking for almost 20 years and she's not slowing down anytime soon.

He sings, he writes award-winning songs and he's also one of the most successful music producers in history. Ron Dante has a plate full of accolades, including being the lead singer of a cartoon band.

Belting out country music tunes, Donna Fargo has more to sing about than just love and life -- she's got a political message to tell. The Grammy-award winning music legend is taking her music to new levels.

Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."

For 22 years, Bob Matteson has lived by the philosophy of getting the most out of life not matter how old you are. For someone who's 92 years old – that's a pretty good concept.

Old people singing covers of classic punk and rock classics? It's director Bob Cillman's innovation and the chorus and documentary, "Young at Heart," has become a sensation around the world.

Shirley Alston Reeves knows just what it means to be a musical legend. The founder of a group that's recorded six top 10 singles, Reeves has made her way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Like many fathers, Glenn Fenster wants the best for his son, Nyle. But unlike many fathers, he's embarking on an 8,000-mile bike ride dedicated to his 14-year-old boy.

Celebrities are always in the news, but who cares, right? Wrong. Author and personal finance expert Caroline Waxler's Web site Mainstreet.com uses celebrities' mistakes to help others with their financial woes.

The mortgage meltdown has taken a toll on most but author Ciji Ware says there's a brighter side to it all.

Has the world lost its manners? We check in with etiquette icon Emily Post's great-great granddaughter.

Most would think a broken neck, a ripped Achilles tendon, two heart clots and a staph infection would stop an athlete in their tracks. But not Skip Rogers. The big-time cyclist is still riding and breaking records.

America's most trusted pharmacist is back! Suzy Cohen is on call 24 hours a day and armed with all the information you could need about over-the-counter drugs and pharmaceuticals.

Feeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.

Sara Davidson was practically kicked out of Hollywood after becoming one of the top TV writers and producers in the business. Now, she's back and getting the last laugh.

Al Roker is an award-winning journalist and has been a staple of our morning routine for years. It may not be common knowledge that this weatherman is also an author, but he's best known for telling us the "weather in our neck of the woods."

The Olympic Games have been the definition of competition for hundreds of years. And Rowdy Gaines has been the epitome of athletic success. He's a gold medalist, a world record holder and a member of the swimming hall of fame.

This folk music legend became an Internet sensation on YouTube! with his hilarious song about baby boomers. Now, in his 60s, Tom Rush has finally hit the big time.

We all know the little old lady that lived in a shoe, but Georgia Kleinhenz is known as the Legendary Little Old Lady on a Bike. She got her name because of how many six-day bicycle tours she's done. Can you say 28?

Life has you pulling out your hair and blowing steam from your ears? Well, Anne Ornish, one of the world's top experts on stress management, is here to the rescue!

What do The Smothers Brothers, Pat Paulson and Joan Rivers all have in common? Jim Carlton. He's juggled being a singer, guitarist, comedian and Carlton has even made a name for himself as a TV writer for some of the most famous names in the business.

Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in his hands and thanks to his legendary singer-songwriter father, Woody Guthrie, he's learned just how to become renowned himself.

The idea of retirement has always been associated with turning 65 and moving to Florida to golf and relax. Well, one man and his wife decided to change the whole concept of retiring and created a new roadmap for those ready to retire.

Robert Sleigh may have retired as a philosophy professor, but he was far from retired from life. At age 75, he not only entered the World Championships of Indoor Rowing, he won!

The year 2006 was a year filled with obstacles, but Lynn Tracey walked right past them. Even after the loss of her mother and a knee injury, Tracey went on to become America's best race walker over the age of 50.

Andy Andrews' life took a drastic turn at age 19 when both his parents died and he became homeless. But he forced his life to take another turn for the better and has become an author and motivational speaker.

Five-time Emmy Award-winning actress Doris Roberts has a love-hate relationship with Hollywood. She loves to work, but she hates ongoing ageism in the industry.

Thanks to Beverly Mahone, college-aged kids aren’t the only ones tanning it up on the beach. Mahone is the driving force behind the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break and she's making it known that boomers can party too.

You would think a four-time world age group triathlon champion would have trained at an early age, but Charley French started at the age of 56.

Move over, Martha! Wanda Urbanska is here to simplify and de-clutter your life. And she's been doing it for years. She says it's time for everyone to get back to the basics.

For a man whose music literally defined the 1970s, it's surprising that Harry Wayne Casey is just as popular today. Known for hits like "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way I Like It," he's the man behind K.C. and The Sunshine Band.

For someone who's done it all, seen it all and tried it all, all rock 'n' roll legend Eric Burdon wants is to not be misunderstood. He's divulging the secrets, struggles and accomplishments of being a rock hall-of-famer in his new book.

Do bottles crash down when you open your medicine cabinet? Respected and honored medical writer Shannon Brownlee says Americans are over-treated and that's making America sicker and poorer.

Don't touch that fork! Before you go hunting down fast food restaurants for lunch, Matt Goulding, the food and nutrition editor at Men's Health Magazine, has some scary facts about your favorite foods.

Listen closely when watching some of your favorite movies and you might just hear the work of Tim May -- Los Angeles's premier studio guitarist.

Brenda Lee is a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll. Actually, she's a lot of both. She's the only woman in music history to be inducted into the hall of fame for both and will be awarded with the Pioneer Award.

Comedian Rita Rudner turned 50 and turned over a new leaf. At 54, she's written 5 books and has kept her marriage going for 20 years. So, what's her secret to happiness?

Could you imagine reading for the next 501 years? Could you imagine living without your high-tech gadgets? Well, if you answered 'No' to both questions, you may have a problem. But PC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff may have an answer.

Author and Editorial Director of Life Books, Robert Sullivan has written a book that could literally be anyone's dream. He's compiled 100 of the world's best vacation destinations and the cover is only a glimpse of what's inside.

Ed Shadle has a need for speed and he made sure to get it himself. The do-it-yourselfer created a jet-powered car that he hopes can help him break the world land speed record.

Ray Zahab used to be a smoker who lived an unhealthy life. After a few major life changes, he's on the other side of the spectrum, running marathons, raising awareness for important causes and living an adventurous life.

Every day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.

Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.