Arizona

The stark beauty of the Arizona landscape has always drawn “snowbirds” looking for an escape from northern winters, but in recent years, areas like Phoenix and Scottsdale have seen unprecedented growth as people choose to make the area their permanent home. Phoenix continues to welcome new residents with several new private communities, several of which include membership to championship...

British Columbia Canada

What wonders await in western Canada? With the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games plainly in sight, both the dynamic, multicultural city of Vancouver and the delightful Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort (just 72 miles north via the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway) in the Coast Mountains are primping for visitors. Vancouver brims with the attributes of a stylish, world-class coastal city, from diverse...

Colorado

For the past twenty years, Colorado has seen an enormous influx of visitors who became residents; ask just about any “Coloradoan” where they’re from, and chances are it’s somewhere else. And why not? A virtual Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, the Colorado Rockies are known for mild, sunny summers, majestic beauty and, of course, perfect snow. In addition, the state’s ski resorts have...

Idaho

It was once known as the potato state, thanks in part to those “Famous Potatoes” license plates, but anyone who has ever been to Idaho knows that this beautiful state has much more to offer. Idaho is a place made for outdoor adventure.

Montana

The Big Sky country lives up to its romantic hype with incredible scenery, real dude ranches, and glorious national parks. Its northwest corner is home to the Flathead Valley, Glacier National Park (drive the width of the park on the spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road), and the charming and family-friendly Big Mountain Resort, just outside of Whitefish. Head south across acres of unspoiled...

Nevada-California

Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe, lush pine forests and sprawling state parks, the resort communities punctuating the Northern Nevada/California border have become not just favorable places to build and buy property, but ideal playgrounds for outdoor recreation. Real estate conditions are as diverse as the communities themselves: Quaint Tahoe City offers a small population,...

New Mexico

The Land of Enchantment has a rich and complex history, a stark and stunning landscape, and a cultural diversity not found in many other parts of the country. Creative types like D.H. Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, Mabel Dodge Lujan, Ernest Blumenschein and R.C. Gorman have been drawn to the state for generations—Santa Fe is considered the third largest market in the country for fine...

Utah

Surrounded by the Wasatch Mountain Range, Park City enjoyed national exposure when it became the home of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The area is home to three distinct ski areas—Park City, Deer Valley and The Canyons—and is graced with fabulous weather, a charming main street filled with shops and great restaurants, friendly, down-to-earth residents, and the renowned Sundance Film...

Wyoming

For most people, Wyoming conjures up images of cowboys and ranches, old-fashioned gun fights and real rodeos. And although you can find all those things in this great western state, Wyoming also has a refined side, with museums, art galleries and fine restaurants.

Cheyenne and Cody are true Western towns: Cheyenne draws thousands of visitors and top country music entertainers for its...