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.
- “Too. Many. People.”
katsuhiro7110/Flickr This view is positively terrifying for a number of reasons.
- “Where are all the mountains?”
Katja Shulz/Flickr 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.
- “How can people even afford to eat, here?!”
Travis/Flickr No. Just…no.
- “Why is nobody waving at me?”
Dave Strom/Flickr A friendly wave, smile, or nod is just common courtesy, especially in small-town Idaho. It’s one of the first things you’ll miss on the outside!
- “You pay how much to visit a state park?
D. Taylor in Idaho/Flickr You wouldn’t believe how much some people have to pay to enjoy their own backyard!
- “There’s no way I’m eating that.”
Jim/Flickr 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 speaking of food… “Where are all the GOOD supermarkets?”
Alisha Vargas/Flickr Kroger? Publix? We have something better.
- “There’s no sunset like an Idaho sunset.”
Jess Johnson/Flickr
Timo Newton-Syms/Flickr 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.
- “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.
- “I miss my small hometown.”
Carolyn Haney Photography No matter where you go, it’s just not the same.
- “I’d give anything to have all four seasons again.”
Charles Knowles/Flickr It’s an underrated luxury here in the Gem State! Every season has its own unique beauty and incredible recreation opportunities.
- “There’s no place like Idahome.”
Art Hale/Idaho Only/Facebook I agree!
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!
katsuhiro7110/Flickr
This view is positively terrifying for a number of reasons.
Katja Shulz/Flickr
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.
Travis/Flickr
No. Just…no.
Dave Strom/Flickr
A friendly wave, smile, or nod is just common courtesy, especially in small-town Idaho. It’s one of the first things you’ll miss on the outside!
D. Taylor in Idaho/Flickr
You wouldn’t believe how much some people have to pay to enjoy their own backyard!
Jim/Flickr
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!
Alisha Vargas/Flickr
Kroger? Publix? We have something better.
Jess Johnson/Flickr
Timo Newton-Syms/Flickr
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.
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.
Carolyn Haney Photography
No matter where you go, it’s just not the same.
Charles Knowles/Flickr
It’s an underrated luxury here in the Gem State! Every season has its own unique beauty and incredible recreation opportunities.
Art Hale/Idaho Only/Facebook
I agree!
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