Thinking about moving to Boise
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I was in Boise 3ish times for work trips (had a client at BSU) and enjoyed my time there. I thought as a whole it felt very midwestern, though at this point I can't remember any specific examples as to why.
One thing I remember some of the students telling me about was "inversion"--something along the lines of different temperature layers in the atmosphere trapping smog in the valley. I was never out there when it was happening, but it sounded totally weird.
One thing I remember some of the students telling me about was "inversion"--something along the lines of different temperature layers in the atmosphere trapping smog in the valley. I was never out there when it was happening, but it sounded totally weird.
Spent 6 months in Idaho Falls back in the late 80's. Things I remember about the place.
Lot of outdoor things to do. We spent a lot of time 4x4ing out in the desert and mountains. The Snake river ran through the city so it was always easy to find a great fishing spot. Was out there during the summer, but it looked like there were a lot of great skiing options. They love their dams up there so there are a lot of reservoirs to go boating and fishing on.
Culturally, the two biggest things I had to adjust too were: The Mormons have a lot of influence in the state. You will run into a lot of strange laws but they usually have a loophole you can use to work around them. Guns are considered a proper fashion accessory. It is an open carry state. Was not uncommon to see people wearing a revolver hanging from their hip as they went about their everyday life, such as shopping, going to church, and going to the the circle k outside of town to buy their beer.
The weather: Summers are dry. People there talk about the forest fires like people here talk about the crops. We got a foot of snow on Thanksgiving day and none of the locals seemed surprised.
That was back in the late 80's. Heard a lot of people from the coast moved there during the housing boom in the 90's, so do not know how that changed things.
I would move back there if work gave me the chance.
Lot of outdoor things to do. We spent a lot of time 4x4ing out in the desert and mountains. The Snake river ran through the city so it was always easy to find a great fishing spot. Was out there during the summer, but it looked like there were a lot of great skiing options. They love their dams up there so there are a lot of reservoirs to go boating and fishing on.
Culturally, the two biggest things I had to adjust too were: The Mormons have a lot of influence in the state. You will run into a lot of strange laws but they usually have a loophole you can use to work around them. Guns are considered a proper fashion accessory. It is an open carry state. Was not uncommon to see people wearing a revolver hanging from their hip as they went about their everyday life, such as shopping, going to church, and going to the the circle k outside of town to buy their beer.
The weather: Summers are dry. People there talk about the forest fires like people here talk about the crops. We got a foot of snow on Thanksgiving day and none of the locals seemed surprised.
That was back in the late 80's. Heard a lot of people from the coast moved there during the housing boom in the 90's, so do not know how that changed things.
I would move back there if work gave me the chance.
A lot of good help here. I really appreciate the input. We probably will drive our motorhome out there and find a good campground to start with.
The biggest problem will be giving up our season tickets. After last season, we are expecting a good year. It will be hard to beat those wins last year though.
Thanks!
The biggest problem will be giving up our season tickets. After last season, we are expecting a good year. It will be hard to beat those wins last year though.
Thanks!
So where do you eat at? Rick's Press Room was on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives, and looked good. Any suggestions?
