Author: John Goodman

John Goodman finds the creative energy of journalism constantly inspiring. He has worked as a reporter, editor and designer in lifestyles journalism for more than 20 years. As arts and culture editor with Vancouver’s North Shore News newspaper he was part of an award-winning team that created thousands of stories over the past two decades.

18 of the Best Small Towns in Oklahoma's Green Country Perfect for Garden Enthusiasts

18 of the Best Small Towns in Oklahoma’s Green Country Perfect for Garden Enthusiasts

10 Secluded Towns in Montana's Pryor Mountains Create Something Special Under Big Blue Skies

10 Secluded Towns in Montana’s Pryor Mountains Create Something Special Under Big Blue Skies

10 Secluded Neighborhoods in Vermont with Unmatched Charm

10 Secluded Neighborhoods in Vermont with Unmatched Charm

10 Secluded Towns Deeply Rooted in Michigan's Garden Peninsula

10 Secluded Towns Deeply Rooted in Michigan’s Garden Peninsula

20 of the Most Scenic Small Towns in Wyoming's Wind River Country

20 of the Most Scenic Small Towns in Wyoming’s Wind River Country

10 Secluded Towns Find a Deep Sense of Place in Nebraska's Pine Ridge Region

10 Secluded Towns Find a Deep Sense of Place in Nebraska’s Pine Ridge Region

15 Charming Small Towns Chilling in North Carolina's High Country

15 Charming Small Towns Chilling in North Carolina’s High Country

Explore 10 of the Most Secluded Towns in Oregon's Elkhorn Mountains

Explore 10 of the Most Secluded Towns in Oregon’s Elkhorn Mountains

10 Secluded Neighborhoods in Kentucky Where Quiet Does All the Talking

10 Secluded Neighborhoods in Kentucky Where Quiet Does All the Talking

10 Secluded High-Desert Towns Nestled Near Arizona's White Tank Mountains

10 Secluded High-Desert Towns Nestled Near Arizona’s White Tank Mountains

10 Secluded Neighborhoods in Utah with Deep Roots to the Land

10 Secluded Neighborhoods in Utah with Deep Roots to the Land

Top 10 of the Most Secluded Towns Found in Northern Wisconsin's Apostle Islands Region

Top 10 of the Most Secluded Towns Found in Northern Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands Region

15 of the Most Affordable Lake Towns in Minnesota Perfect for Year-Round Recreation

15 of the Most Affordable Lake Towns in Minnesota Perfect for Year-Round Recreation

10 of the Most Secluded Towns in Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine Keep a Slow and Steady Pace

10 of the Most Secluded Towns in Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine Keep a Slow and Steady Pace

10 Secluded Towns in the Centennial Valley Where Montana Goes Quiet

10 Secluded Towns in the Centennial Valley Where Montana Goes Quiet

10 Secluded Neighborhoods Stretch Out in Texas

10 Secluded Neighborhoods Stretch Out in Texas

18 Unique Lace-Making Towns in Rhode Island Provide Living Link to the Past

18 Unique Lace-Making Towns in Rhode Island Provide Living Link to the Past

10 Secluded Towns Tucked into the Folds of Missouri's Bell Mountain Wilderness

10 Secluded Towns Tucked into the Folds of Missouri’s Bell Mountain Wilderness

10 Secluded Neighborhoods Blissfully Settled in South Carolina's Backcountry

10 Secluded Neighborhoods Blissfully Settled in South Carolina’s Backcountry

110 Secluded Towns Hidden Deep in West Virginia's Canaan Valley

10 Secluded Towns Hidden Deep in West Virginia’s Canaan Valley

19 Fascinating River Towns Preserve Their Mussel Memories in Iowa's Pearl Button Belt

19 Fascinating River Towns Preserve Their Mussel Memories in Iowa’s Pearl Button Belt