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I am interested in hearing about your opinions on moving to the southwest.
I am currently in DC metro area, and I want out. I want an extreme change, so moving to the "desert" sounds like a good idea. Don't bother with "it's so hot" or the like. I've been to dry and humid climates. I know. Save it.
So what is it really like? Anything for a little patch in the "woods"? I'm a country dude. I'm coming down to SoCal in a month, extending the trip to cover the southwest after I'm done visiting CA. What areas should I check out. Is there any unique outdoor activities over there? Are rural areas any different than up here? Etc.