Places And Travel
11 Easygoing Small Towns In The United States
In these 11 American towns, working harbors, winding streets, mountain landscapes, and historic centers give everyday life a gentler rhythm.
12 Most Breathtaking Towns In North Carolina
Discover 12 breathtaking North Carolina towns where waterfalls, mountain trails, rivers, historic streets, and coastal harbors shape the scenery.
The Island That Changed My Mind About Toronto
A ten-minute ferry from downtown Toronto reaches Center Island, with sandy Great Lakes beaches, a pier, rental bikes and the oldest lighthouse.
The Counties That Grow The Most Of America's Food
See which US counties produce the most food by value, led by California agricultural powerhouses and Grant County, Washington.
11 Underrated Ohio Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
11 Underrated Ohio Towns Worth the Drive in 2026. Ride a horse-drawn canal boat in Coshocton, see Sugarcreek's cuckoo clock, and find Christmas in Medina.
7 Indiana Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
A fresh start feels more possible in these Indiana towns, where attainable homes, steady employers, and local traditions help newcomers settle in.
The Largest Domed Stadiums In The United States
See six of the largest covered stadiums in the US, including record-setting domes, retractable roofs, and open-air designs.
12 Of The Friendliest Towns In New Jersey
12 New Jersey towns where community runs deep, from Cape May's jazz festival and Spring Lake's Irish roots to Red Bank's arts scene and Belmar's parade.
2026's 9 Most Scenic Upstate New York Towns
2026's 9 Most Scenic Upstate New York Towns include Lake Placid, Skaneateles, Watkins Glen, and Woodstock, where lakes, gorges, and mountains frame downtown.
The National Forests With The Most Bobcats
Ten national forests where bobcats are documented, from Tonto and Coronado in Arizona to Pisgah, Ocala, and Sam Houston, plus California's 62000-bobcat count.
The Safest Small Towns In Massachusetts
Massachusetts’ safest small towns combine low crime and strong schools with historic sites, coastal scenery, and welcoming public spaces.
9 Best Places To Call Home In The Great Lakes In 2026
Nine Great Lakes towns where the median home costs less than the national $332,700, with the lighthouses, beaches, and ferries that come with each.
The National Parks With The Most Copperheads
Copperheads freeze instead of fleeing, which is why they bite more Americans than any other snake. The national parks where the most people walk past the most of them.
8 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Sweden
Vadstena, Visby, Sigtuna, and Ystad are among eight Swedish towns where walkable centers, museums, harbors, and volunteer-run railways help retirees connect.
10 Main Streets Where UK Comes Alive
These 10 UK high streets, from Rye in East Sussex to Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, pair centuries-old buildings with cafes, pubs, bookshops, and markets.
The State Parks With The Most Cottonmouths
Cottonmouth habitat in Southern state parks, from Gulf State Park and Brazos Bend to Myakka River, Reelfoot Lake and the cypress swamps of Chicot.
The State Park With The Tallest Sand Dunes
Bruneau Dunes State Park in Idaho holds a 470-foot dune, the tallest in any American state park, plus two lakes, sandboard rentals, and two observatories.
9 Prettiest Main Streetscapes on the Pacific Coast
These Pacific Coast towns, from Carpinteria, California, to Seward, Alaska, have main streets lined with art galleries, murals, breweries, and ocean views.
10 Towns in Washington that Are Ideal for Seniors
Washington, unique for its two mountain ranges and windiest spot, offers seniors a diverse, long, and fulfilling retirement life.
The American Towns That Doubled In Size In Ten Years
These American towns more than doubled their populations from 2015 to 2025, led by booming communities in Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Florida, and South Carolina.
7 Best Arizona Towns For A Weekend Trip
Seven Arizona towns for a weekend away, from Sedona's red rocks and Jerome's hillside streets to Tombstone's Old West history and Payson's travertine bridge.
The Best Small Town In Southern California For Seniors
Few places make later life this easy, with sub-$500K homes, a gentle climate, strong hospitals, and golf-cart streets a short drive from the Pacific.
10 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In California's Sierra Nevada This Year
10 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In California's Sierra Nevada This Year include El Capitan, Mount Whitney, Lake Tahoe, and the tufa towers of Mono Lake.
The Counties With The Most Oil
The Counties With The Most Oil are all in the Permian Basin, led by Lea and Eddy counties in New Mexico, with Martin, Midland, and Loving counties in Texas.
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.