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Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs (population 380,000) is an extremely popular biking community due to spectacular scenery, abundant sunshine. It does tend to have conservative values. Originally built as a resort city, the town owes part of its growth and history to a huge gold strike nearby. Colorado Springs looks.......more>>
Grants Pass
Grant Pass Peak climbs to 3,806 feet above sea level here in Grants Pass, a town nestled in the enchanting Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon with the Rogue River running right through the middle of town. This wild river offers world class fishing and white water rafting. The surrounding are.......more>>
Port Saint Lucie
Port St. Lucie is a very fast growing community as well as being a good spot for golfers to live or vacation. There are at least a dozen golf courses in town, with more in neighboring communities. PGA Village and its PGA Golf Course is probably the highest end, but there are course.......more>>
Tucson
Tucson, Arizona (population 542,000, elevation 2,375 ft.) is a great place to be outdoors ((except for possibly at noon on the hottest days of summer). Tucson is warm in winter, blessed with sunshine almost 300 days per year, and is surrounded by beautiful mountains. It retains a distinc.......more>>