You know that saying about how you never forget your first love? If time, work, or life changes should take you to a new place, forgetting our beautiful Gem State can be just as hard. Idaho is enchanting and full of adventure around every rugged corner, so even those who move away may catch themselves dreaming about the smell of fresh-cut alfalfa, the warmth of a summer rainstorm, or the feeling of a fresh mountain breeze from time to time. If you’re living out of state, but consider yourself an Idahoan at heart, these 12 nostalgic thoughts will probably cross your mind at some point.
If you've ever visited one of those terrible "flat" states on the other side of the Rockies--like Ohio--you know that the horizon just looks naked without a line of foothills and mountains in the distance.
From Pennsylvania's traditional holiday pork and sauerkraut to the fried okra of Oklahoma, going elsewhere be like, "Where the real food at, mate?" Give me some steak and potatoes and then you'll be talking!
And even if there was, it's hard to appreciate the beautiful colors with all of the towering skyscrapers and man-made obstacles in the way! Thank goodness for rural Idaho.
9. "Where are all the stars?!"
Bo Insogna, TheLightningMan.com/Flickr
Outside of Boise, Idaho's skies are awash with vivid celestial sights. The horrors of light pollution will definitely make you nostalgic for Idaho's clear summer nights.
Is Idaho your first love? What other things would you miss if you had to leave? Read on for some tongue-in-cheek reasons why you should never, ever move to Idaho!
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