One of the last places to be settled in the continental US, Cody, Wyoming still carries hints of the wild and outdoorsy old west. With a population of just under 10,000, it has a decidedly small-town feel among the scenic northwest corner of the state. It's a relatively popular tourist area, especially for those passing through to Yellowstone National Park…...

A left-leaning, busy metropolis nestled among millions of acres of natural rainforest, Juneau is a sparkling outdoor-oriented community filled with the well-educated and the adventurous. Outdoor recreation is incredibly abundant, wildlife watching is some of the best in the US, and cultural offerings are also aplenty - from symphony orchestras to opera houses. Juneau has a delightful, art-gallery-filled downtown which…...

Redding is an extremely affluent suburban community of about 9,000 people in eastern Connecticut.  The median Household income is over $154,000 and unemployment is about 6%.  The town is situated in a beautiful part of the state Mark Twain lived here late in life and gave many of his books to the town - today it is home to the…...

Bakersfield, an inland city between Los Angeles and Fresno, is one of the largest cities in California. Located in the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County,is also very fast growing with a population over 300,000.  Its economic routes are in agriculture, petroleum, and (long ago) gold mining. Bakersfield College and California State University-Bakersfield are 2 large colleges in the area....