Lacey is one of the South Puget Sound’s easiest places to stay active. Tucked between Olympia and the Nisqually River Delta, the city is laced with paved trails, wooded lakeside parks, and friendly local spots, and the waters of Puget Sound are only a short drive away. For active adults,

Spokane and Spokane Valley give active adults a true four-season playground. The Spokane River winds through the region, a paved trail follows it all the way to the Idaho line, and the area pairs pine-covered parks with museums, wineries, live baseball, and a lively downtown. Whether you like an easy

Reno is much more than its famous skyline. The Biggest Little City sits in the high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, with the Truckee River running right through downtown, and it pairs easy parks and paved paths with museums, spas, golf, and a growing dining scene. For

Issaquah blends small-town character with the outdoor beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Tucked between Lake Sammamish and the forested Issaquah Alps, it offers a walkable historic downtown, professional theater, salmon runs right in the middle of town, and easy access to everything on Seattle’s Eastside. For active adults, that means

Colorado Springs gives active adults a rare mix of big scenery and everyday convenience. Pikes Peak rises over the city, red rock parks sit just minutes from downtown, and a deep lineup of museums, shopping, and dining means there is always something worth getting out the door for. Whether you

Lodi was practically built for active aging. Tucked into California wine country between Sacramento and the Delta, this friendly small city pairs a walkable historic downtown, more than 85 wineries, and miles of flat paved trails with the kind of neighborly pace that makes staying active feel like the easy