Places And Travel
9 Budget-Friendly Towns in Alabama for Retirees
Retirees who are looking to move to Alabama will love these eight budget-friendly towns, including Fairhope, Enterprise, and more.
The Best Small Towns In Pennsylvania For Live Music
Pennsylvania’s small towns hide serious music credentials, with century-old stages, converted churches, jazz rooms, and packed festival weekends.
The Stadiums With Retractable Roofs In North America
Explore 15 North American stadiums where ingenious retractable roofs transform the experience of watching sports, from Toronto to Miami.
10 Most Breathtaking Towns In New England
These 10 breathtaking New England towns will not only steal your breath away, but they will also leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
The Best Small Town In The Southern United States For Seniors
Bristol offers retirees home values far below the state average, senior tax relief, Ballad Health hospital care, and a walkable music-rich downtown.
This Is The Friendliest Small Town on the Atlantic Coast
Discover Beaufort, NC—an Atlantic gem known for its festivals, cozy inns, waterfront dining, and warm Southern hospitality.
11 Best Tennessee Towns For A Weekend Trip
Eleven Tennessee towns that fit into two days, from storytelling in Jonesborough and caverns at Townsend to whitewater at Erwin and Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.
Ideal Berkshires Destinations For A 3-Day Weekend
The Boston Symphony's summer home, America's largest contemporary art museum, and the house where Melville wrote Moby-Dick, all within an hour's drive.
Why Douglas Firs Grow Taller On The Coast Than Inland
Coastal Douglas-firs outgrow their inland relatives by 100 feet or more. Fog drip, mild winters, and deep soils explain why.
10 Ideal New York Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Plan a three-day New York getaway in small towns such as Rhinebeck and Glens Falls, which feature getaways with art, lake views, wineries, and more.
The Towns In Florida Where Retirees Are Moving To
Florida’s retirement map is shifting, with older newcomers clustering in fast-growing towns where migration, housing, and healthcare are changing quickly.
The Oldest Mountain Pass Road In America
The oldest mountain pass road in America is the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap, blazed by Daniel Boone in 1775. How it cracked open the frontier.
The National Forest With The Most Lakes
More than 2,000 lakes break up the boreal forest of Superior National Forest, creating one of America’s most water-filled landscapes.
2026's 10 Most Scenic Italy Towns
Italy is home to scenic towns like Bruneck, Bellagio, and Sorrento, which are each shaped by castles, lakes, and coastal scenery.
5 Tick Infested Areas In Victoria
Victoria tick hotspots, from East and South Gippsland to the Otways, the Dandenong Ranges and the Strathbogies, and the seasons that raise the risk most.
The Highest Pedestrian Bridge In America
Colorado's Royal Gorge Bridge hangs 956 feet above the Arkansas River, the highest bridge in the United States you can walk across.
11 Best Downtowns In The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is known for its vast and varied geography and natural wonders — but it's in these 11 best downtowns that things really get interesting.
9 Ideal California Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
9 Ideal California Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026 include Mendocino, Monterey, Mammoth Lakes, and Malibu, with coastal tide pools and alpine lakes.
9 Ideal New Mexico Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
These 9 New Mexico towns suit a 3-day weekend, pairing Taos Pueblo and the Cumbres & Toltec railroad with ski slopes and Truth or Consequences hot springs.
11 Best Towns In Oregon To Retire Comfortably
Seniors planning to retire in Oregon can take a look at these ten towns. Each has great amenities and affordable prices for a comfortable retirement.
10 Most Welcoming Towns In Texas Countryside
10 Most Welcoming Towns In Texas Countryside include Fredericksburg, Wimberley, Granbury, Jefferson, and Mason, where locals stop to say hello on Main Street.
How High The Highest Mountain Pass Road In America Really Is
The usual answer is 14,130 feet, except that road is a dead end. How high the highest mountain pass road in America really is, once "pass" has to mean something.
7 National & State Parks In The United States You Have To Visit
The US attracts people from all over. It's one of the largest countries on Earth. Where to begin? A good starting point: these seven national and state parks.
12 Best Downtowns On The Gulf Coast
The US Gulf Coast is a laid-back, beautiful part of the country. For visitors wandering through the 10 best downtowns on the Gulf Coast, their charm is clear.
The 8 Most Scenic Georgia Towns
These nine towns in Georgia are some of the state's most scenic destinations. Lined with forests, lakes, and rivers, they are ideal for a 2025 retreat.
10 Underrated South Carolina Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
Oyster roasts in Bluffton, dawn Thoroughbred workouts in Aiken, a 135-foot peach in Gaffney: 10 underrated South Carolina towns worth the drive in 2026.
The Towns In Ohio Where Retirees Are Actually Moving To
The Towns In Ohio Where Retirees Are Actually Moving To sit outside Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, as retirees trade the city for the county next door.
11 Quirkiest The Adirondack Mountains Towns To Visit In 2026
11 Adirondack Mountains towns in New York pair lakes and trails with oddities like a Star Trek set tour, a mini Route 66, seaplane rides, and a covered bridge.
9 Ideal New Jersey Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
New Jersey towns are perfect for a three-day weekend in 2026, from Asbury Park's boardwalk and Cape May's Victorian homes to Princeton's museums.
These 8 Massachusetts Towns Have The Best Historic Districts
These Massachusetts historic districts reveal Revolutionary landmarks and maritime heritage, along with famous literary sites.
The National Forests With The Most Rattlesnakes
The National Forests With The Most Rattlesnakes include Coronado, Tonto, and Gila, where Southwest elevation shifts let many rattler species share one forest.
The Best Small Town In Upstate New York For Seniors
Skaneateles, New York, pairs a lakeside village downtown with senior property tax exemptions, nearby hospitals, and a year-round calendar of festivals.
The Best Small Town In The Great Lakes For Seniors
Petoskey, Michigan, pairs a 202-bed regional hospital and a dedicated senior center with Little Traverse Bay views, a walkable downtown, and heavy winter snow.
The Smallest State Park In America
Granite Ghost Town State Park in Montana sits well under an acre, one of a handful of official state parks small enough to see in an afternoon.
Spain's 11 Most Laid-Back Towns
Spain's 11 most laid-back towns, from Cadaques on the Costa Brava to hilltop Albarracin, where days run on plazas, beaches and mountain views.
9 Safest Small Communities To Settle In Western Australia
9 Safest Small Communities To Settle In Western Australia, from Kalbarri to Margaret River and Walpole, pair low crime with local police and health services.
The National Parks Where Bighorn Sheep Are Easiest To Spot
Bighorn sheep gather near mineral licks, canyon walls, and mountain passes in national parks where roadside sightings are surprisingly common.
The Best Small Town On The Pacific Coast For Seniors
The Best Small Town In Pacific Coast For Seniors is Florence, Oregon, with a local hospital, a riverfront Old Town, and homes priced below the state median.
8 Great Road Trips to Take in California's Sierra Nevada
8 Great Road Trips to Take in California's Sierra Nevada include Yosemite's Tioga Road, Route 89 along Lake Tahoe, and the Eastern Sierra past Mono Lake.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Colorado
Colorado towns like Trinidad, Cañon City, and Cortez offer home prices well below the state median, with canyon, mesa, and mountain scenery close at hand.