Lake Chapala is the largest fresh water lake in Mexico (about 50 miles long). The views around it are breathtaking. There are 2 towns on the lake that have become the most popular retirement communities for adventurous retirees (estimated at about 40,000) from the United States and Canada. The lake is about 28 miles from nearby Guadalajara – many of…...

Acton is a small town in south western Maine near Portland. The population is less than 3,000. The town includes the villages of Acton, Miller Corner and South Acton. The town is home to the Acton Fairground. Acton is in the Portland Metro area, Sanford is the nearest big town....

Pine Mountain and nearby Pine Mountain Valley are very small towns of just over 1,000 people on Georgia's western boundary, about half-way down the state. Nearby towns in this area are Hamilton (small but cute). This has always been a very peaceful region that attracts tourists. Nearby Warm Springs is where Franklin D. Roosevelt sought rest and rehabilitation throughout his…...

Tilton is a small town on the Winnipesaukee River in  central New Hampshire. The population was about 3,500 (2009).  It includes the village of Lochmere. The Tilton School, a private preparatory school, is located here in town. Photo of Indian queen statue in Tilton courtesy of Wikipedia and SayCheeeeeese (public domain); Photo of postcard of View of Winnisquam Lake, New…...