Colorado - Boulder (Denver, Golden, Nederlands)

A flat state with a North-South backbone that rises straight from the plains. What they called foothills I called mountains, what they called mountains I called BIG mountains. You can see the former from anywhere in the plainland cities, the latter from the villages like Nederlands 15 miles into the foothills.

The International Youth Hostel near the college is a cheap place to stay. The locals are a little weird however, by British standards.

For paragliding try Ray at Colorado Paragliding in Golden 303 278 9566

Try and get to the Opera Hall for the Colorado music festival concerts in some unpronouncable park above Boulder.

I wouldn't mind studying at the Colorado University - the scenary and buildings are lovely.

1