Wallace

[rosanielle]

I've been looking at Wallace, too, as a possible place to retire. Looks a bit like some of the valley towns in Colorado but with more diversified trees, which I love. What's the elevation of the town? How long are the winters? What's television reception like in the valley? Is there cable? Where do folks go for a nice dinner and a stroll?

[schwint]

hi well well do i start wallace idaho is the place 2 be 2 relax!!! we go up about twice a year infact were are goin up tomarow!!! its the car show and were haulin up the Quads there is some awsome atv riding there there is a ride to avery wich is like 70 miles round trip. the wheather there is great somtimes when it rains its ugly!!! but overall the town is awsome its a small town. its smaller than Quincy washington where i live ! but i love the town and there is so much activitys to do there are awsome sights to

[bdc2000]

Idaho or Breeh,

I saw this reprint from the Statesman in the Seattle Times today and was wondering if the article was accurate.

Thanks!

The Seattle Times: An Idaho valley's perfect storm

[Mounty]

I was there yesterday. This is the most beautiful town I've seen in ID and WA (save for Leavenworth). After I came home and checked the stats on it I couldn't believe it has only 960 people. What I loved about it most is that it's so compact, being located in a tiny valley. It has a very neat downtown which has more two-story downtown-like streets than CDA's downtown, I think! It's kind of squarish. All the private houses are beautiful two-story ones. There are a bunch of houses located high on the mountain sides, I have no idea how the cars reach there in the winter. It's actually the first town I've been to that doesn't seem to have poverty areas at all - everything looks neat and middle-classish despite posted average household income at 22k or so. It's so cozy, I returned to it 3 times in one day (I went to Burke, came back, then went to Murray, came back). I took plenty of pictures while driving around, if anyone's interested, let me know I'll post them.

Btw, Kellog (which is a dozen miles away from Wallace and has about 2600 people) is very nice too, it has a bit of european toyish fairy-tale vibe to it. It's more spread though and doesn't have that cozy small room feel Wallace has.

I'd imagine living for a while in any of these towns (Wallace preferably) would be a blessing.

[flashdad27]

I grew up in Alabama in the foothill of the app mountains,been living in Pierre SD last 7 yrs. We are looking to move to ID.I miss the mountain and the trees,but I dont miss living down south.
My wife and I have searched many towns,but we both have put Wallace at the top of the list.
Our oldest boy grad in 07 our youngest grad next year and we have two girls 4 and 3,we are looking for a good small town to raise them in.
from what we seen and heard.Wallace is what w are looking for
My wife is a teacher and I,m a stone fab. If anyone has any info I would greatly appreciated.

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

Upcoming in Wallace:
http://www.atvnation.com/modules/tin...ndex.php?id=18

Should be a great event.

[Trace_Rinaldi]

Originally Posted by Toyman at Jewel Lake

Upcoming in Wallace:
http://www.atvnation.com/modules/tin...ndex.php?id=18

Should be a great event.

I saw the last ATV Nation episode in Wallace and it looks like a blast!
Wallace is ATV heaven...

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

Originally Posted by Trace_Rinaldi

I saw the last ATV Nation episode in Wallace and it looks like a blast!
Wallace is ATV heaven...

You're right there, ATV recreation is one of the town's big draws and sources of income. Downtown streets are open for ATV use, and there are some very nice trails out of there. This is the first time the Nation has come to the same place twice, says something about the quality of the area. I plan to be there for 4 days, I can't afford the vacation time to spend the week.