Christopher Osborne

Pennsylvania's quirks aren't random. The anthracite coal collapse left whole towns abandoned, mid-built, or burning.

Finding the right town for senior living in Northern California comes down to three things: low crime, reliable healthcare, and enough leisure to make life enjoyable.

Ohio 's small towns are doing a lot with a little. Yellow Springs packs a counterculture streak and a waterfall preserve into a village you can walk across in fifteen minutes.

The Arctic region is generally understood to include all the ice-covered seas and treeless tundra that lie north of the Arctic Circle , located at roughly 66°33' north latitude.

The Great Lakes of the United States and Canada form the largest freshwater lake system on Earth in both surface area and volume.

Charm along Chesapeake Bay looks different in each of these six towns. Annapolis has the 1779 Maryland State House at the top of its colonial-era hill with the working harbor at the bottom.

: From boutique shops to historic storefronts, these Ozarks towns boast the most charming Main Streets — perfect for a scenic small-town road trip you won't forget.

These two towns, and the five others that rate as the friendliest towns in Georgia, promise a warm welcome on your next road trip in the Peach State.

The Pocono Mountains catch most of their press for the resorts, but the small towns between them run a different operation.

From historic rail hubs to artsy mountain communities, these unique Poconos towns offer experiences that go well beyond the usual getaway.