Yakima is a small city  and the capital of Yakima County in central Washington State. The population is about 84,000 with about 3 times that number living in the metro. Located in the Yakima Valley midway between Walla Walla and Seattle, this area is one of the best apple growing regions in the world. About 75% of the hops produced…...

The title of the most artistic little town in west Texas would probably be awarded to Marfa. Marfa was actually named after Marfa Strogoff, a character in Jules Verne's novel Michael Strogoff. This little town of about 2,000 near the Big Bend is home to a vast array of artistic treasures, thanks to the efforts of Donald Judd. This minimalist…...

Cape Elizabeth, Maine is an affluent suburb and small town of 9,000 just 5 miles from Portland.  This affluent town has a long, beautiful, and rocky coastline - much of which is visible from coastal roads.  Cape Elizabeth is an unusually beautiful place. The downtown is small but compact.  Besides providing access to great beaches like Higgins Beach and 3…...

Conroe is a city of 90,000 people north of Houston and along the Interstate. It is adjacent to Sam Houston National Forest and Lake Conroe.  The city has a number of excellent recreation facilities including an Aquatic Center, parks, and Community Center.  Photo of  Downtown Conroe courtesy of Wikipedia and Renelibrary, photo of The Montgomery County Courthouse courtesy of Wikipedia…...