Mobile Realtoreality

Another feather has been added to the cap for Mobile as National Geographic names the city in its 50 best towns in which to live and play. The article appears in the September '08 issue. In a press release from National Geographic,

WHERE TO LIVE & PLAY NOW: The 50 Next Great Adventure Towns — In its fourth "Next Best Places" issue, National Geographic Adventure names the 50 best towns in which to live and play. These innovative towns aren't just prime relocation spots right now, but are smart choices for the future. And these 50 zip codes aren't merely move-in ready today, they've got a plan for an even better tomorrow. Adventure writers Sarah Tuff and Greg Melville sort out the towns according to region, ranging from adventure 24/7 hubs loaded with outdoor options to urban players that offer a variety of jobs and cultural activities without sacrificing green space. Twelve particularly hot spots to scout the local flavors are highlighted (noted below by an asterisk). Page 74.

• West: Arcata, Calif.; Bellingham, Wash.; Coos Bay, Ore.; Girdwood, Alaska; Hood River, Ore.*; Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii; Joshua Tree, Calif.; Klamath Falls, Ore.; Leavenworth, Wash.; Malibu, Calif.; San Francisco*; Seattle*
  
• Rockies: Carbondale, Colo.*; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Hailey, Idaho; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Lander, Wyo.; Missoula, Mont.*; Ogden, Utah*; Pagosa Springs, Colo.; Prescott, Ariz.; Red Lodge, Mont.; Reno, Nev.; Silver City, N.M.; Tucson, Ariz.
  
• Central: Bardstown, Ky.; Grand Marais, Minn.*; Hermann, Mo.; Lafayette, La.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Mobile, Ala.*; Mountain View, Ark.; Oklahoma City; Peoria, Ill.; Rapid City, S.D.; San Antonio*; Traverse City, Mich.
  
• East: Avalon, N.J.; Blue Hill, Maine; Boston*; Brattleboro, Vt.; Charleston, S.C.; Charlottesville, Va.; Chattanooga, Tenn.*; Islamorada, Fla.*; Lenoir, N.C.; Plymouth, N.H.; Salisbury, Md.; Saranac Lake, N.Y.; State College, Pa.