Photo Gallery: Focusing on Rural Livability

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With offices, chapters and volunteers in every state — as well as in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands — AARP is present in local communities nationwide. 

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"Focusing on Rural Livability" to learn about the rural communities focus group discussion hosted by AARPFind more rural communities content and resources at AARP.org/Rural LivabilityScroll


through the photo gallery below for a snapshot sampling of America's small town, rural and remote communities Tractor Crossing PHOTO BY Melissa Stanton, AARP


Rural roadways tend to be fast-moving — unless a tractor is traveling the same route.

Gallatin Valley Land Trust PHOTO BY Krista Burdick, LOR Foundation


The Gallatin Valley Land Trust has collaborated with the city of Bozeman, Montana, and dozens of public and private organizations to expand the "Main Street to the Mountains" system to more


than 80 miles of trails. These trails are used by commuters, runners, bikers, birdwatchers and stargazers. 

Downtown Missoula PHOTO BY Brian Stanton


Downtown Missoula, Montana, during a cold but relatively snowless February day.

Tiny Talkeetna PHOTO BY Melissa Stanton, AARP


Remote, tiny (population 876) Talkeetna, Alaska, has a train station and walkable, quirky downtown.

Community Radio PHOTO BY KTWH-FM Community Radio


KTWH 99.5 FM was created by and for residents of Two Harbors, Minnesota — population 3,700 — and is largely staffed by volunteers. (Learn More)

Senior Center PHOTO BY Melissa Stanton,


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Tolani Lake is part of the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona. The closest shopping is an hour away. The nearest hospital and physician offices are even farther.