Nacogdoches, Texas, was one of the first three communities in Texas to be recognized as a Certified Retirement Community. This state program recognizes communities that are exemplary in several areas - including housing, safety, working opportunities, healthcare services, transportation, continuing education, recreation, cultural events, sports, community services and spiritual enrichment.  The town population is 32,000 and growing (2020 census). Situated…...

Pasadena, the City of Roses, is a small city of almost 150,000 that is located north of Los Angeles. It is most famous as the home of the Rose Bowl and the Tournament of Roses Parade. the cultural center of the area with several colleges (Cal Institute of Technology) and many leading museums such as the Norton Simon and the…...

The quiet community of Cloudcroft, true to its name, is among the mountains at an elevation of 8,600 feet and overlooks the mammoth Lincoln National Forest.  This unusally high altitude gives it a surprisingly mild summer temperature. It's rustic, a little sleepy, and home to the infamous and fabulous Lodge Resort and Spa. Cloudcroft is a popular tourist destination from…...

Parkersburg is a city of approximately 30,000 residents, and located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers. The historical town is named after Alexander Parker who was granted the land for his Revolutionary War service, and Parkersburg also served as a transportation and medical center for the Union forces during the American Civil War. Parkersburg is the…...