Do you LOVE where you live (or have lived before)?

I have the opportunity to move in the next year or so, and I would love to hear why your area (in the U.S.) is cycling nirvana and a great place to live & work!

I love a dry climate, lots of sunshine, snow OK in winter, mountains, and at least one big body of water (large river, lake, etc). Prefer small/medium town with access (maybe 1-2 hour drive) to larger town/city. And, I want a GREAT place to be a roadie (and maybe a place to learn X-country biking, too). I'm more of a western U.S. kind of girl, but who knows?

I would love to hear from the wonderful TE women!