Granada is the capital of the Granada department and the 4th largest city in Nicaragua. The population is just over 110,000.  It is located on the northwestern shore of Nicaragua. Granada has long been a center of commerce with timber, gold, and copper the chief extractive industries. Granada's economy  is becoming the national tourism hub. It is widely known for…...

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…...

Colorado Springs (population 478,000) 2020, is an extremely popular retirement community due to spectacular scenery, abundant sunshine, and conservative values. Originally built  as a resort city, the town owes part of its growth and history to a huge gold strike nearby. Colorado Springs looks up at Pikes Peak, which towers over the city at 14,115 feet. The United States Air…...

Considered to be a gateway community to Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman, Montana, is located in southwest Montana, and is the county seat of Gallatin County. The growing city's population during the 2023 census was 56,123, which reflects a 81% increase since 2000.  People are drawn here for its recreation, natural beauty, and quality of life. The state's largest university, Montana…...