Leavenworth,  Washington, is a small town at the base of the Cascade Mountains, very near the center of the state. It started out as a small timber community, and in the early 1900's, became home to the second largest sawmill in Washington, and was also the headquarters of the Great North Railroad.  When the lumber industry died and the railroad…...

One of the world’s top Mozart Festivals, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper, an Arts Center, a stunning Community Center, plus 2 college campuses – these are just some of the surprising treasures in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. This small town of 34,000 in northeastern Oklahoma is greatly underappreciated as a retirement community for active adults. The town got its start when the…...

Huron, Ohio, is located in the north-central part of the state in Erie County, with a population of 7,149 (2010 census). Huron sits on Lake Erie, hence the town's motto " A Great Lake Place", and is situated  between Sandusky and Cleveland.  The town boasts several parks and marinas and a 1,000 seat outdoor amphitheater on the Huron River, known…...

Chatham-Kent with its affordable lifestyle is a hidden gem in Southwestern Ontario which is often referred to as the Banana Belt. It experiences the 4 seasons,but the weather is often mild. It is located between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.Family orientated but great for Retirees. It offers Arts and Entertainment at its best, boating, fishing, 9 golf courses, bird…...