Quiet-Context_ t1_j3a1nbj wrote on January 7, 2023 at 1:47 AM

Go travel and figure it out. Northeast is nice, people love Colorado. Utah seems to be getting popular. Northern CA has redwoods. Google places and travel. Also, try out places that are out of your comfort zone and see how they feel. If you move somewhere and don't like it, move somewhere else or back to WA. WA isn't going anywhere.

No-Cod7466 OP t1_j3ag0dg wrote on January 7, 2023 at 3:36 AM

This is honestly what I needed to hear, for some reason I feel like if I move away from Washington it’s going to disappear or something

funwhileitlast3d t1_j3bcqbs wrote on January 7, 2023 at 9:18 AM

I’ll double up on this comment. No, nothing is LIKE the PNW. But some things have their own beauty that’s different. I find Colorado to be drier and more intense in its own way. The population centers are right against the big ranges, creating a wild culture of outdoorsy people in big cities.

The NE is softer. Smaller mountains, less stunning views from a photographic sense, but there’s a gentleness to the landscape that can be just breath taking if you give it time. Wander the woods of VT/NH/Maine and you’ll see what I mean.

shitwheresmyjuul t1_j3aktzw wrote on January 7, 2023 at 4:15 AM

The quake might happen, and being gone is good then.

roochimie t1_j3aeaxl wrote on January 7, 2023 at 3:23 AM

I agree with your suggestion of visiting, however, I would caution to stay away from Utah - the Great Salt Lake is drying up and releasing toxins (heavy metals) in the form of dust. The Colorado river basin is also drying up and water in general is going to become an issue out there in the near future and the state government isn't doing anything about it as they care more about business than people. Outside of that, your list looks good, I would possibly add Oregon to it as well.