Discover the Best Hiking and Walking Communities
It’s simple as a-b-c, it’s clean, fresh air and a light, warm breeze. Take a easy first look into your proper future. Just step outside and choose to take care of yourself. It is good for your body and your mind to get up, get out and get exercise. Hike up hills, take a slow path through pretty gardens, stop and smell the flowers. Listen to the birds chirp and see yourself where you want to be. The choice is yours but move fast because we only offer the best, and everyone wants to be in on it.
Retire Where You Have Great Hiking And Walking!
Hiking and walking are some of the best ways to have fun and be healthy. It is really important to keep your body working well while having a good time and seeing beautiful places. Keep your wit as quick as your feet. Free yourself from anything holding you back. You will not regret this. We are here with you to help any way we can. Picture yourself living life where you are happy and healthy! Hiking and walking is that key to being happy.
We will help you save time because we know you will love our hiking and walking areas if you love any of these:
- Nature, bird watching, animal watching, and wildlife sounds.
- Sunny days, or all types of weather if you are into that.
- Fun times with your family and friends to get fresh air, pretty views, and good talks.
- Being part of your area and seeing new things.
- Exercise. You can walk on trails or make your own path.
- Walk your dog, walk your kids, or walk your spouse. Oh so much energy!
- Being healthy, being smart, and feeling cool.
- Enjoying life. Be happy, enjoy every second, and make the most of it all.
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Hot Springs Village
Hot Springs Village spans 26,000 acres of the Ouachita Mountain foothills. The largest private, gated community in North America boasts amenities for both adventure and leisure including pickle ball courts, tennis center, and 9 year-round, championship golf courses. Lake-life is also delightful with 11 lakes and 2 beaches for swimming, boating, skiing, kayaking, and relaxing! The Coronado Fitness Center, spa, indoor pool, and 30 miles of scenic hiking and biking nature trails are other HSV “hot” spots. Multiple dining, churches, and over 200 active organizations are perfect for social opportunities. The HSV Police, Fire, and EMT Departments along with two manned security gates provide residents peace of mind! HSV is centrally located and only a 20 minute drive to historic Hot Springs, an hour to Little Rock, and a day trip to many surrounding parks and attractions! Hot Springs Village offers a large variety of home styles. New construction and custom designed home packages are also available– all including your choice of lake or golf front, mountain view, or just nestled in the woods. Come enjoy the affordable HSV good life; the longer you stay, the more you’re going to love us! Photos by Zac Franklin.
Lakewood Ranch
Live the Florida lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of—with 30+ villages, each featuring distinctive homes, amenities, and features, Lakewood Ranch is designed to support every aspect of your life. New homes include townhomes, condos, attached villas, single-family homes and estates, with prices from the $200s to over $2 million.
We set out to build a community that is more than just the homes it’s made up of. Here, you’ll find all the shopping, dining, entertainment, education, healthcare, nature, and recreational options you could want to make the most out of every day. And the best part is that it’s all already here. You don’t have to envision it—you can simply start living it.
Our 46% open space plan and mixed-use component work together to provide each village on The Ranch with easy access to parks, trails, and recreational opportunities like three town centers, a sports campus featuring pickleball, Sarasota Polo Club, and The Farmers’ Market.
Just beyond our backyard you can enjoy Sarasota’s white sand beaches and arts scene, Tampa’s sports teams, and quick access to four airports.
ideal-LIVING has named Lakewood Ranch Best Health and Fitness Community and Best Golf Community. Lakewood Ranch has also earned the spot as the #1 multi-generational best-selling master-planned community since 2018.
Come explore America’s favorite place to call home. LakewoodRanch.com
What to expect at The Ranch:
• 20+ villages, 2 are 55+
• 3 town centers & 8 neighborhood shopping plazas with Publix Grocery stores
• 150 miles of multi-surface trails
• 10,000+ acres of lakes, parks, and preserves
• 60+ clubs and groups
• Over 300 shops and eateries
• 13 community parks
• 192 holes of golf
• 32 courts for racquet sports
• A-rated schools & higher education campuses
• Sarasota Polo Club
• Farmers’ Market voted #1 in the U.S.
• Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
• 22 fields at Premier Sports Campus
• Sights and Sounds Performing and Fine Arts Series
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