Wyoming

Just 41 miles to Craig's north, Baggs, Wyo., offers a rural setting and small-town charm.

The northern border of Moffat County hits the Wyoming state line, so towns such as Baggs, Wyo., or other small communities in the area, are within commuting distance of Craig, Hayden and Steamboat Springs.

Those looking for affordable ranchland with access to the Steamboat and Craig areas might also want to look just north of the Colorado border.

Southern Wyoming is mostly open rangeland, with Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Medicine Bow National Forest providing endless recreation opportunities.

From Baggs, it's only another 50 miles to U.S. Interstate 80, which runs parallel to the state's southern border and provides easy access to Cheyenne to the east and Rock Springs to the west.