Killarney is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is on the northeastern shore of Lough Leane, which is part of Killarney National Park. The population is only 15,000 yet it feels much bigger. Because this is  a popular tourist town (the Ring of Kerry is a big attraction) there are ample restaurants, hotels, and shops. The Killarney…...

Wilsonville is a town of 19,000 as well as being a suburb of Portland. The town is growing fast and has an affluent population. It has a great location south of Portland and on the Willamette River. Many large corporations have established headquarters or their operations here. Outdoor adventures abound in the area. Photos of Tauchman House at Boones Ferry…...

If you are looking for a retirement community and you are also an outdoors person, Hood River, Oregon might be the ideal place for you. Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Hood River is also one of the world's premiere wind surfing spots due to the high winds generated by the gorge and its 4,000-foot cliffs. The…...

Lacey is a city of about 42,000 people in west central Washington. Originally an agricultural and timber based town, the economy is a bit more diverse now. St.Martin's University, a coed and Catholic university with about 1500 students, is located here. Lacey was designated an official "Green Power Community" by the EPA  for its use of renewable energy sources; 5%…...