Planning ID, MT, WY trip

[aiden_is]

Originally Posted by cleosmom

Wow, still a ton packed into the family trip. I see you eliminated southern and southeast Idaho from the agenda.

Yeah, I didn't want to, because I'm sure that's some very scenic and interesting stuff, but there's just so much going on up there, and you can only be gone for so long before the trip becomes too much.

[aiden_is]

Originally Posted by Clark Fork Fantast

It makes a lot of sense, although the mega-roadtrip also has its advantages. Two trips are definitely doable. But you should also consider the place that ends up being your favorite to be a "trial-baloon," and rent for at least 6 months before deciding to buy property.

I feel kinda bad about cutting things up like that, because it was you who recommended all the places in east Idaho to begin with. I WANT to see all of it!!! But that's just not realistic.

I have already started the conversation of doing a winter recon mission after we decide what we like, so that we can see just how bad it gets. I completely agree that blindly buying property is ill-advised. You can't know the value of it if you haven't learned the area.

[cleosmom]

Originally Posted by aiden_is

Yeah, I didn't want to, because I'm sure that's some very scenic and interesting stuff, but there's just so much going on up there, and you can only be gone for so long before the trip becomes too much.

Totally understandable.