The quiet community of Cloudcroft, true to its name, is among the mountains at an elevation of 8,600 feet and overlooks the mammoth Lincoln National Forest.  This unusally high altitude gives it a surprisingly mild summer temperature. It's rustic, a little sleepy, and home to the infamous and fabulous Lodge Resort and Spa. Cloudcroft is a popular tourist destination from…...

Just east of Morehead City, Beaufort, North Carolina is a charming and friendly small town of about 4700 by the sea. Pronounced Bow-furt, it is not to be confused with the South Carolina city of the same name, pronounced B'yoo-furt (see the Retirement Guide to Beaufort, SC). The Hatteras barrier islands sweep away to the east, and ferries will take you…...

The small historical railroad and ranching town of Livingston, Montana, is the county seat of Park County. Considered to be the Northern Gateway to Yellowstone National Park, Livingston is in a picturesque setting located along the Yellowstone River and surrounded by Mountains. The population of approximately 7,000 residents includes artists, authors, and musicians. Liviability.com calls it the literary epicenter of…...

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