Grand Haven, Michigan, is a waterfront community located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River.  It is the county seat of Ottawa County with a population of 11,011 (2020 census), but swells to a higher number during the summer tourist season.  Grand Haven is one of Michigan's favorite beach destinations with its lighthouses,…...

Boone, Heart of the High Country, is  located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina.  The population of this town named for Daniel Boone, was about 20,00 in 2020, but seems to be growing very fast. A college town, Boone is the home of Appalachian State University which is very large and very much a part of the…...

Krugersdorp is a mining city of about 400,000 people in the West Rand of the Gauteng province of South Africa. Krugersdorp was founded in 1887 and named after Paul Kruger. Gold, iron, and a number of other elements are mined here. The city's municipality has changed the name from Krugersdorp to Mogale City. Photo of Rathaus courtesy of Wikipedia and…...

Muskoka is a district that spans 2,500 square miles in central Ontario. Its year round population is about 50,000, but another 50-100,000 visit here to enjoy the summers. Being east of Georgian Bay. Muskoka is very scenic area with a number of picturesque villages, farms, and vacation hotels and resorts alongside the many lakes in the area....