Hello all,

Everyplace I've lived in my life has been a compromise.  I'm soon coming to a point in life where I can open up and look anywhere I want to.  I've lived in the SE which I love, but I'm tired of the Bible Belt.  I'm tired of compromising on where I live.  I love Asheville, but I want to open myself and family up to other areas of the country.  Specifically, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington.  Help!!  Give me the names of cities that are the Asheville of Oregon, etc.  I have a family so schools need to be good.  I love boating, snowboarding, the outdoors period.  I am a liberal.
Any ideas are welcomed.

Thanks
b