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Bethany Beach
Bethany Beach is a very small and affluent beach town in southern Delaware. The population is just under 1,000 but the town has considerable resources, including a short boardwalk. People come here because it is a beach resort with long beaches. Bethany Beach and nearby towns Lewes, South Bethany, D.......more>>
Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico with 522,000 residents - many of them people who love living in the out of doors. The city and surrounding area provide many outstanding recreation activities in the adjacent Sandia Mountains, including skiing. Biking, hiking, and enjoying nature a.......more>>
Oceanside
A sparkling and warm college community, Oceanside is a city of over 170,000 just south of Camp Pendleton on California's southern coast. The population was only 45,000 in 1970. Carlsbad and San Diego are to its south. The city is famous for its beaches and the Oceanside Pier. Mira .......more>>
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs looks up at Pikes Peak, which towers over the city at 14,115 feet. Colorado Springs (population 380,000) is an extremely popular community due to spectacular scenery, abundant sunshine, and conservative values. Originally built as a resort city, the town owes part of its growth and .......more>>