Durango is one of the most interesting small towns in Colorado. Not just for retirees, but also for young people (average age is 29).  Located in the southwestern part of the state, Durango has convenient access to at least 5 major ski areas including Purgatory (about 25 miles away).  The Animas River, a gold medal fly fishing stream, flows through…...

Port Huron, Michigan, is located at the southern end of Lake Huron and is the county seat of St. Clair County. The town has an ethnically-diverse population of approximately 29,000 residents, and is considered part of the Blue Water Region of Michigan. The Black River divides the city in half and empties into the St. Clair River downtown. As the…...

New Paltz is a small town located in the Hudson River Valley in Ulster County, New York, and is home to the State University of New York at New Paltz. The area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts with the nearby Mohonk Preserve, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, and the Minnewaska State Park for biking, hiking and outdoor activities.…...

Marietta is a suburb northwest of Atlanta with a population of about 66,000. The town square is the site of several cultural productions and public events, including a weekly farmers' market. Photo of Cobb County Courthouse, Marietta, Georgia, taken September, 2006, and photo Taken from Glover Park in the town square, September 2006, courtesy of Wikipedia and HowardSF (public domain).…...