Hope, Arkansas might just be the antidote to modern life’s relentless pace—a place where the simple act of driving through town can lower your blood pressure by ten points.

In a world where retirement destinations often come with beachfront price tags and tourist-trap downsides, Atmore, Alabama stands as a refreshing alternative that won’t drain your savings account.

From swooping bald eagles to white-rumped sandpipers, these parks and reserves are where you’ll want to go birding while ...