Lake Wales is a small town of about 16,000 (2020), in central Florida, near Kissimee and Winter Haven.  People describe it as having a very charming little downtown representing old Florida at the time of the land boom of the 1920's. It's nickname is the "friendliest small town". There are 2 colleges in town, Warner University and Polk State College.…...

This lovely resort town 18 miles west of Colorado Springs is a Colorado classic with spectacular views of Pike's Peak and the Rampart Range. Woodland Park is a community of a little less than 8,000 residents, the biggest city in Teller County, and is nestled among the million acres of Pike National Forest. Hiking, fishing, and simply soaking in the…...

Manning is a small town of just under 4,000 people in central South Carolina, south of Florence. It is home to F.E. DuBose Campus of Central Carolina Technical College. Nearby Lake Marion is famous for it's landlocked striped bass and Manning is home for the annual Striped Bass Festival. Photos of The NRHP-listed Commercial Historic District in Manning and photo…...

The state of Texas is seeing an increase in its retiree population, and the town of Rockwall, located on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, is one that has become popular with baby boomers and has seen double digit growth. Rockwall is the seat of Rockwell County, part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and is located about 20 miles…...