Heaven is Good, and Hell is Bad or Is It!

[Talker]

Have read and heard many concepts about what is called Heaven, and the other that is referred to as Hell. Based on what I've read about both of these places, Heaven would be ones choice to be in, as opposed to Hell. But is Hell necessarily an evil or bad place in that sense of the word!  questions that arise are along the lines of, where are these places if they exist. If they exist, can one progress or evolve to a better or higher status! Can one, for what ever reason they are in Hell, eventually get to leave Hell by some type of action! At what point is one permanently locked into them, with no more reincarnational situations! The bible does have words on both places, and while I now value the bible, I no longer consider the bible as the final word on the subject. While I have thoughts as regards these two places, those thoughts are far removed from religious teachings. Would really like to hear what others think about this subject matter, based on their beliefs, other then on accepted dogma.