I'm w/ a lotta y'all w/ the western Carolinas, Tenn., Va. mountains. Too bad most are helmet law states. I get a thrill every time I visit. But, I'm still blown away by our trip out west a couple of years ago. Southwestern Colorado was stunning and warm. That's now in our mix for retirement.
I love it out there too, but isn't SW Co cold and snowy in winter. Not as bad as northern, but they still get "real" winter. I've never been there in winter. Also, my problem with that whole area is where it's warm in winter, it's way too hot in the summer. Az was on the list too. Don't know if I can handle the summer heat in the SW. If I'm wrong, please let me know. We're racking our brains to find the perfect spot. Not too hot or humid in summer, not too cold in winter (a little snow's OK, as long as it's gone the next day). I've been to just about every state in my travels, but my trips are usually spring,summer or fall. Not in a big city, but maybe near a small one. Gorgeous views everywhere. Great roads a must! Could be land locked. Don't need the oceans (can't ride in them). Anyone know where this place is?
I said I wasn't starting a new thread, but I got sucked into asking here. Why not.