Driggs is a very small town on the southeastern border of Idaho - population 1,600.  The town is located in the Teton Valley and is home to many artists who come here to paint the scenery. Some see Driggs as a less expensive alternative to nearby Jackson, Wyoming. Photo of Driggs in 2006 courtesy of Wikipedia and Michael Lemmon, Licensed…...

Manitou Springs is a small town of 5,800 that is a short distance west of Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak rises above the town. The downtown is a Victorian sampler that has attracted many people, including a previous generation of hippies. The town is popular with tourists and with retirees for its mountains and scenery.  Many interesting shops and galleries, along…...

Saint Louis is a major city of over 350,000 people. Located on the Mississippi River, this historic town (gateway to the west) It is the 2nd largest city in Missouri.  It has many neighborhoods and a very rich trove of cultural and civic resources. Picture of Many houses in Lafayette Square built with a blending of Greek Revival, Federal and…...

Laramie is a college town in southeastern Wyoming, home to the University of Wyoming. It is a vibrant place to live and wonderful place for people who love the outdoors, thanks to nearby mountains and wilderness. The ruins of Fort Sanders, an old army fort, lie just south of the city. There are a number of locations on the National…...