Punta Arenas is the capital city of Chile's southernmost region and as a major port is the gateway to the Antarctic.  It is located just above the Strait of Magellan. The population is over 115,000 and comprised of descendants of many European countries as well as native Americans. It is a very a pretty city with a lovely downtown square…...

Located in the Swannanoa Valley, Black Mountain is a recreational, homey town in North Carolina, not that far from Asheville. Hiking, biking, golf, gallery-hopping, and swimming are some of the main activities here. The town has a reputation as being an artistic town that attracts weekenders, vacationers, and retirees who tilt toward the liberal side. There is a nice downtown…...

Bluffton is a small town with a population of about 13,000 (but 37,000 in the area), on the coast of South Carolina just off of Hilton Head Island and near the Georgia border.  Home to many retirement communities (see link at top right), the town is located on a bluff overlooking the May River in an area long known for…...

The city of Lawrence is located near the northeastern corner of the state of Kansas. It is the home to the University of Kansas. The city was founded by an abolitionist from Massachusetts named Andrew Lawrence. Lawrence has 54 community and neighborhood parks including trails, cemeteries and nature preserves...