Does Anyone Miss Idaho? (Boise, Idaho Falls: appointed, transplants, home)

[deem]

Hi everyone
I saw a great thread about Massachusetts and though we should try this on Idaho...
Any thoughts on Idaho, Boise, CDA, - do you miss it? what did you love or not like about it? will you stay or ever move back?

[indraman]

Glad to see this out here. We miss the mountains and being able to get to Bogus in 20 minutes and Tamarack in 2 hours. For all of you newcomers....Tamarack all year long is very fun!! The other thing I miss is the way Eagle was 15 years ago before it was "the suburb".

[pimit2]

Hi Deem,

I lived in Seattle, Washington, Klamath Falls, Oregon and Las Vegas, Nevada in my first 69 years, before moving to Idaho 3 years ago. I live in "the sticks" 10 miles east of Sandpoint.

Funny, I never missed Washington, Oregon and Nevada when I traveled for business or pleasure.

But now, when I travel to other places outside of Idaho, I miss Idaho like it's the girl I love. It's either the joy of living in Idaho or old age.....

Regards,

Bob (pimit2)

[RockyMtnr]

Originally Posted by deem

Hi everyone
I saw a great thread about Massachusetts and though we should try this on Idaho...
Any thoughts on Idaho, Boise, CDA, - do you miss it? what did you love or not like about it? will you stay or ever move back?

I had the opportunity to live in Idaho for a year. Had to travel to Boise quite often but actually lives in the southern tier, eastern sector.
I was really disappointed when I recently moved from Wyoming to Oregon - because I had to travel thru Idaho to do it!
I'd sworn never to step foot in Idaho again when I left it.
Years ago, I used to go camping in central Idaho mtns - the Sawtooths - and that wasn't so bad 'cause I didn't have to live there and didn't have to deal with anybody.
But after having to go into ID in the 80's from western WY and after living there for a year - and working there, here's my problem with Idaho:
..................... NOUNS! (people, places and things).

No offense - just my report.

[cleosmom]

I moved to Idaho several years ago after finally getting to a point that I could no longer stomach California. I still have friends and family in CA, but they've learned to come and visit me as I detest going there, last time was for FIL's funeral. My MIL is still alive and she comes out once a year to visit us

We do vacation both in and out of Idaho and I miss Idaho dearly when we're gone.

[Syringaloid]

I missed Idaho after I first visited to see if I wanted to live here. Coming back to Boise to confirm my move was like coming home again.
My job requires me to leave on business and I was in Portland last month and I pined for Boise and Idaho the whole time. Portland is a mess although it is a beautiful city. Boise is amazing and beautiful. Idaho is amazing and never ceases to impress with the mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, deserts, the people, the quality of life, the clean air, the endless blue skies. Somebody mentioned living in Wyoming in a prior post---sorry but I cannot imagine living in a place like Wyoming, I know it has beauty, but I have traveled through Wyoming and the beauty seemed to be confined to the western edge of the state near Idaho. Idaho has beauty all around, even in the desert areas. No offense--but people who don't like Idaho are not meant to live here. Idaho is a special place and only the right kind of people are meant to become Idahoans.

[RockyMtnr]

You're half-right about Wyoming having the same desolation factor across it's southern tier. In addition to the West, the north is also great and alpine across to Buffalo. The rest is like much of Idaho.
Glad you enjoyed it. I, for one, was definitely not meant to live in Idaho and except for the central and northern sections - found it to be desolate and unattractive - especially the Boise area.
It's great to have differing opinions or we'd probably all be in MT, FL or CA!
I'm in Oregon now - and am totally in tune with it's beauty and find Portland to be one of the neatest little towns I've seen in America - although I live at the coast and only visit Portland. Not yet a fan of Salem, though.
Peace

[Syringaloid]

Oregon is a beautiful state right on par with Idaho. But if desertland is a bad thing in your opinion, remember this: It seems like half of Oregon is desert, desolate, windy, dusty, however you want to look at it, until you get to the Western side then the landscape changes. But everybody has their opinions on beauty. I know a lot of newcomers to Boise from Portland and Seattle and they don't miss the rain and evergreen treescape because they love the Boise sun and mountains and the treed city and then the evergreen forests are an easy 20 minute drive away. The desert lands near Boise are full of canyons and other surprises. I have not been to the canyons yet but plan on visiting this summer. Boise is surrounded by nature and has a very positive vibe and energy to it. When I was researching forest land acreage, (and campground info) I read that Idaho is the most heavily forested state in the Rocky Mountain region and has some of the most extensive and healthy forests of any Western state. Boise is one of the most natural cities I have experienced. The proximity to wilderness is outstanding and the amount and variety of wildlife near the city is impressive.

[RockyMtnr]

Originally Posted by Syringaloid

Oregon is a beautiful state right on par with Idaho. But if desertland is a bad thing in your opinion, remember this: It seems like half of Oregon is desert, desolate, windy, dusty, however you want to look at it, until you get to the Western side then the landscape changes. But everybody has their opinions on beauty. I know a lot of newcomers to Boise from Portland and Seattle and they don't miss the rain and evergreen treescape because they love the Boise sun and mountains and the treed city and then the evergreen forests are an easy 20 minute drive away. The desert lands near Boise are full of canyons and other surprises. I have not been to the canyons yet but plan on visiting this summer. Boise is surrounded by nature and has a very positive vibe and energy to it. When I was researching forest land acreage, (and campground info) I read that Idaho is the most heavily forested state in the Rocky Mountain region and has some of the most extensive and healthy forests of any Western state. Boise is one of the most natural cities I have experienced. The proximity to wilderness is outstanding and the amount and variety of wildlife near the city is impressive.

'Loid, I'll go a long way on this one with you. I've only been out here nearly three months. Lot of rain at first but easing off some now. I asked some folks here, since everybody seems to retire and move here "Where do people from here retire to?" and the answer was always "Someplace Dry!".
And don't let me stomp all over Idaho's grapes - I knew plenty of folks who absolutely loved being able to hunt jack-rabbits in the deserts. I used to be a desert-dog myself - but I've worked them all and have no need of them any longer - including eastern Oregon. I'm thrilled to be back at the coast after decades away - and I can say one thing you can't argue with (I hope) and that is - "Idaho ain't got no Whales!"
The panhandle of ID down to the south edge of the Sawtooths is absolutely beautiful and wild. I'd been living in Utah when I went up there camping and many folks wouldn't believe me. It's really like parts of Wyoming and MT though - 45 below, no towns, no jobs, no way to really live there but a great place to camp! My favorite was a place called "Redfish Lake" for a couple of days at a time.
You might be the first person I've known to talk highly of Boise. I used to drive a truck into there before I moved to Idaho and then, only went there for meetings. Idaho was fine by me until I lived there = except prior to that I'd had to deal with Idaho Falls and that area - didn't care for it but it's the best shopping in Western Wyoming. (* (I didn't leave Wyoming because I liked it)). Once I stopped working the mountains and deserts in the early 90's, the entire area changed for me and now, it's just a matter of learning to like civilization again.
So, party-on, Spudho. Many folks love it - and a lot of new transplants will enjoy it too - but I don't miss it one iota - even near Burley where the Snake is nearly as wide as a river back east, where I grew up.
Glad I got you to spell out some great comparative points though.
Again, Peace.

[LVGAZ]

Hey Rockymntr
Did you ever spend time in BOise or near Boise? interesting to hear your side of the tale.
thanks