THE MOST VIBRANT ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE - was a factor hence the missing cities

San Diego!

You forgot Albuquerque! Bike lanes throughout the city, all four season and mild, Sandia mountains...it is, after all, the Land of Enchantment!

Whoever did this had a serious mountain/northern US bias. Completely missed our part of the world where Dr. Beach is always ranking our beaches near Sarasota/Clearwater as #1. Personally, I live on an island often described in many national pubs as "the last of old Florida." Wildlife abounds, no building above 3 stories and fast food restaurants banned. Nirvana for many. And I run on a pristine beach most mornings looking into emerald blue-green dolphin jumping filled waters. But shhhh...don't tell

No mention of beaches and coastal waterways as outdoor adventures. This should be renamed "cities closest to mountain hiking opportunities".

How could you miss Salt Lake City, Winter Olympics, mountain biking, lake sports and more!

What no Missoula? Hmm? That's okay...it's better to mention Bozeman (everyone knows about that city) and to keep publicity away from MIssoula.

Hey: tell your webmasters that your website fails to work well in Opera...the top menu is blank.

yo holmes theres no skiing in missoula

yo holmes theres no skiing in missoula

No skiing in missoula? Ever heard of snowbowl, sitting at the northern edge of missoula? 60% black diamond, and hands down the best powder tree skiing in the state. Not as BIG as big mountain or big sky, not nearly as crowded either. But if you like spending half the day in line and $80+ lift tickets there are other BIGGER options! And if you're looking for some decent high mtn. nightlife after the slopes close down, missoula is by far the best option. Just sayin.

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill country, the Texas capital is home to many outdoors enthusiasts. Within the city limits under a canopy of vibrant green is a rocky waterway fed by an underground spring referred to by the locals as "The Green Belt." Year round, it is frequented by Austinites biking, running, rock climbing, walking dogs, enjoying picnics, playing bongos and acoustic guitars and generally loving the outdoors. When it swells with water there are delightfully deep swimming holes

Stay away! We don't need any more people here! :)

I was upset Austin wasn't on here but your comment made me laugh! Yeah! Eww, yuck. Austin - you so shouldn't come here! ^_^

Austin is overrated. Just remember the 1,000 mile cultural dead zone you're smack dab in the middle of. No wonder people from Abilene or Shreveport think they've hit the big time. Unless you've got 1,500 to spend on a efficiency/condo downtown, you'll be out here in the ghetto / hillybilly /TeaParty Crime Ridden / AnytownUSA 'burbs with the rest of us. Bottom line: Austin is great...for Texas.

got some pictures of Vancouver, its a beautiful city for outdoor people!! should definitely check it out! autumn:http://tenmillionslaves.blogspot.com/2010/09/september-summer-in-vancouv...http://tenmillionslaves.blogspot.com/2010/10/she-said-autumn-is-her-favo...http://tenmillionslaves.blogspot.com/2010/10/beautiful-vancouver.html rain season: http://tenmillionslaves.blogspot.com/2010/10/monsoon-in-vancouver.html february in vancouver....WOW http://tenmillionslaves.blogspot.com/2010/02/blossoms-in-february-spring...