World Directory, North America, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland

This logging community (Pop. 500) was once the site of the long abandoned gold mines. While the mineshafts are not safe for exploration you may view an abandoned shaft from the roadside. The sheltered harbor is a good place to launch a boat to go cod jigging, squid jigging or fishing for sea trout at the mouth of the Main River, just down the shore. Fish Corner Brook stream for trout or grilse. Hike to the top of the huge mountain behind the community for a panoramic view of the harbor or take a stroll along the beach at Giles Cove.

World Directory, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island

Heriot Bay is the picturesque hub of the east side of Quadra Island, facing the dramatic views of the mainland coast. It is the port of departure for the regualr ferry service to Cortes Island.

World Directory, North America, United States, South Carolina, Charleston County

The city of Charleston is located roughly at the mid-point of South Carolina's coastline, at the junction of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Charleston's name is derived from Charles Town, named after King Charles II of England.

World Directory, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Barnstable County

Dennis, named the All American Town in 1978, is located in the middle of the Cape Cod and remains small and delightful to visit. Cape Cod bike trail (a lovely 21 mile trail along salt marshes,lakes, ponds, cranberry bog and sand dunes) starts in Dennis.

World Directory, North America, United States, Minnesota, St. Louis County

Orr is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA. The population was 249 at the 2000 census. U.S. Highway 53 serves as a main arterial route in the city. Orr is best known as an entry point for the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park.

World Directory, North America, United States, New York, Nassau County

Long Beach is a city in Nassau County, New York on a barrier island off the South Shore of Long Island and one of only two cities in the county.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Dorset

Seatown is a coastal hamlet in Dorset, England. It lies just over a kilometre from Chideock beneath Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast of England. Seatown beach is popular with fossil collectors. A small river runs into the sea here. The hamlet is made up of a small number of houses, a holiday park, some holiday cottages and "The Anchor" pub, a traditional Dorset pub providing food as well as alcohol. The beach, which is privately owned, is free to access but parking is charged.

World Directory, North America, United States, Maine, Lincoln County

Damariscotta is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. A popular tourist resort area, the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle are linked by the Main Street bridge over the Damariscotta River, forming the "Twin Villages." The name Damariscotta is an Indian name meaning "river of little fish".

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Marin County

Sausalito is a San Francisco Bay Area city, located in Marin County, California, United States.

World Directory, North America, United States, Oregon, Curry County

Port Orford is a remote fishing village and artist community as well as a retirement town. While the initial appearance of Port Orford lacks the sparkle and flash of bigger cities, visitors soon find that it is as comfortable as an old pair of slippers and has more characters and intrigue than a mystery novel.