Jacksonville was one of the first gold mining towns in the state of Oregon. Although the gold has long played out, its legacy is a town of great beauty and history.  TheJacksonville Historic District is now a U.S. National Historic Landmark.  This town of 2,800, a few miles west of Medford in the Rogue Valley, attracts affluent people who tend…...

Grants Pass is located in the enchanting Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon with the Rogue River running right through the middle of town. This wild river offers world class fishing and white water rafting. The surrounding area abounds with opportunities for hiking, sight seeing, and skiing. Grants Pass, which has a rapidly growing population of just under 35,000, became a…...

Amherst is a small town near Lake Erie that is west of Cleveland. The population is just under 12,000. It is known as the sandstone center of the world for its many quarries; the stone was used in grindstones and in local buildings. Photo of "Sandstone Center of the World" marker courtesy of Wikipedia and Chris Light, Licensed under CC…...

Probably everyone has a vision of Cape Cod, even if you haven't been there. Picture a wealthy and postcard-perfect Cape Cod, and you have Chatham, Massachusetts. For many active adults, it could be the perfect retirement community. Set at the Cape’s outer elbow, the town’s is surrounded on 3 sides by ocean. The Chatham Bar is an extremely long sand…...