Located 60 miles north of Denver, Fort Collins is a vibrant city with a population of approximately 140,000. Home to Colorado State Univertsity, Fort Collins was ranked by Money Magazine in 2006 as America's No. 1 Small City.

It also has garnered numerous other top rankings including: 4th Best Place to Live according to Men's Magazine; 16th Best Place for Business and Careers according to Forbes Magazine; No. 1 retirement spot according to Where to Retire Magazine; 3rd Best Place to Raise a Family according to Reader's Digest; and one of America's top 25 Running Cities according to Runner's World magazine.

Fort Collins offers an array of outdoor recreational opportunities from whitewater rafting on the Cache La Poudre River to boating on Horsetooth Reservoir or navigating the city's extensive trail system. Nicknamed "The Choice City", Fort Collins also has more than 40 public parks and 3 city golf courses in addition to numerous private courses.