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Coeur dAlene
Coeur d'Alene is located near two major ski resorts, Silver Mountain Resort and Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort. Coeur d'Alene is a fast growing town in northern Idaho's panhandle. This town on the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene attracts new residents and tourists because of the outstanding b.......more>>


Missoula
With a total of 36 mountain summits and peaks, Missoula, Montana is the second largest city in the state and the home of University of Montana. “A River Runs Through It” was set in nearby Blackfoot River. This small town of 63,000 excels at outdoor activities and recreation due to the ma.......more>>


Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, Florida is a small community on the Gulf Coast of Florida, between Sarasota and Fort Myers. Besides access to the beaches of southwest Florida sub-tropical warmth, its small town feel, and it a bit more sophisticated and upscale than neighboring towns like Port Charlotte. Punta Gorda .......more>>