<p>I would look at the U Wisconsin and U Iowa. Both Madison and Iowa City are former ‘hippie towns’ with lots of local organic farms, natural food stores, and still maintain a counter culture vibe although that vibe has diminished in both towns over the past decade but still exists in pockets near campus. No mountains around either but ample places to go mountain biking, kayaking, etc.</p>
<p>Both have environmental engineering.</p>
<p>Both are on this list…</p>
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