Astoria, located on the northwest tip of Oregon, is located at the mouth of the Columbia River and just a few miles away from the Pacific. It is the oldest permanent American settlement West of the Rockies - Lewis and Clark stayed here for the winter of 1806.  With pretty, scenic backgrounds and a redone 1920s downtown, this relatively uncommercialized…...

Decorah is a small town with a strong Norwegian heritage in northeastern Iowa, not too far from the Minnesota border. The population was 8,109 in 2012.   The town has been the home of Luther College since 1861. Decorah celebrates it Norwegian heritage with its architecture and its annual Norwegian festival - the Nordic Fest each July. Decorah is  also the…...

Payson, Arizona, is a town for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located at the base of the majestic Mogollon Rim and is surround by the Tonto National Forest, in the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service. Consequently, the town offers many year round outdoor activities which include hiking, fishing, hunting and camping. The Mogollon Rim is a 7,000 foot…...

Corpus Christi, Texas, has won several awards as a city and retirement community. It was selected as an all-American City in 2003 and routinely surfaces as an affordable place for active adults 55+ to live. Located near the southern tip of Texas, it has a warm climate and an extensive waterfront with popular beaches. Corpus Christi, with a population of…...