1. Pro: Access to the Outdoors & Mountains. One of the pros of living in Colorado, is the easy access to the outdoors. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, 4-wheeling are available to you within a 2 hour drive. Neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, such as Rockrimmon and Manitou Springs have hiking trails right outside their backyard....