Port Jefferson is a small town of almost 8,000 on the north shore of Long Island.   Port Jefferson is the site of the busy ferry between Bridgeport Connecticut and Long Island.  It is a growing tourist town with many interesting shops and restaurants. It is very popular with boaters because of its great harbors and sheltered sailing.  Long Island's North…...

Newtown is a very small town of about 1,800 people in western Connecticut, just east of Danbury on I 84.  Many of Newtown's residents are commuters to NYC, White Plains, Stamford, or Hartford. Photo of Sculpture by Anna Hyatt Huntington of Mother Bear and Cubs at the entrance to Huntington State Park, courtesy of Wikipedia in the public domain; photo…...

Brentwood is a rapidly growing town of about 50,000 in the east Bay area of California between Stockton and Walnut Creek. Nearby recreation areas include Franks Tract Recreation Area and Sherman Lake. The area was originally an agriculture community but now it is suburban and home to some industry. The area boomed from 2000 to 2008.  The county is Contra…...

Conroe is a city of 90,000 people north of Houston and along the Interstate. It is adjacent to Sam Houston National Forest and Lake Conroe.  The city has a number of excellent recreation facilities including an Aquatic Center, parks, and Community Center.  Photo of  Downtown Conroe courtesy of Wikipedia and Renelibrary, photo of The Montgomery County Courthouse courtesy of Wikipedia…...