Thinking about leaving Alaska in the future....need ideas.

[Sprefix]

What the ........?

Utah has a water problem (not enough) and a tax problem (too many and too much) and if you are not LDS...well you can get awful lonely in an emergency.

Think about Florida, lots of water, biking 365 days a year, Bike week at Daytona in the spring and Biketoberfest in the fall.

NO INCOME TAX.

Occasional hurricanes and associated tornadoes, Thanksgiving has a VERY special meaning in Florida, the end of hurricane season.

Swamp fires, since the swamp land is no longer selling for $1 Million per acre.

The occasional newly arrived crocodile or Boa constrictor, which feed on drunks and children. The occasional black bear intrusion, keep your garbage secured. Some places it is wise to construct an alligator fence. Tip: If you see a critter riding low in the water, just slap the side of your boat hard, if it runs, it's an alligator, if it homes in on the noise and YOU, grab your rifle, .44 Magnum carbines most common, .358 Winchester carbines preferred by those who actually NEEDED one.

Gun laws unfriendly, CCW expensive, restrictions strange and a waiting period on handguns if you don't have a CCW.

Lots of licenses required for almost everything and a lot of charges for things like parks and piers and beaches.

Labor market sux everywhere now. You need a salable skill that is needed. Excess of construction workers at the moment.

Geoff
Who was sent here the first day of 2004, reported to my boss the following Monday evening at a cocktail party...they do things different here in FL.

I don't know what to make of that. Got no time for overgrown lizzards and spanish, cuban, puerto rican, etc. is not going to be needed where I end up (no offense). I don't mind a few taxes, because I live in a manner that they don't overpower me. A friend of mine spent a week in FL on his motorcycle and said the drivers there are lunatics (his words). I am from tornado country and am not liking the thought of water with it. Substitute bears for alligators, snow for rain, and you almost have Alaska. Thanks for the offer just the same.

 

[feralmerril]

Here is the best all time selling point of utah. If we have mesquitos here, I sure havent seen them!

 

[utahvaughn]

Try Moab Ut. I love it, you could also.Send an e-mail if you get close.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Eh. Just go to Michigan. Plenty of lakes, it is warm in the summer and snows in the winter. Anything in the LP that is roughly North with Clare will be country. Though there are nice enough parts in other areas of the states. Economy is shot, but if you have a job that can transfer you'll be fine. Wisconsin would be much the same, save that the gun laws there are a bit worse, though the fried food and free beer makes up for it to a certain extent.

The Great Lakes area isn't going to run out of water any time soon.

Or try Lansing (Michigan). Live in Mason or DeWitt and it is like you aren't even in the city. All sorts of interesting adventures to be had.

 

[akjaeger]

I grew up in North Central Idaho and moved to Alaska when I was 22 and spent 13 years up there. Alaska always treated me well and got in my blood. I still go up every year to guide brown bear hunters.
That said, I ended up back in Idaho on the same dirt road I grew up on.
We have four seasons, great recreation and good people here.
What we don't have is jobs, if you need to be given a job this place isn't for you.
If you can find your own work, are flexible and capable, there are plenty of opportunities

 

[Sprefix]

Sounds like a few more good places. My mom just came back from a family reunion and happened to go through feralmerrils' territory and was giving me the OMG, how beautiful it is there. Said she wants to sell out and consider moving to that area also. Found out relatives are in St. George, UT as well. Still will be some time. Thanks for the suggestions. It is fun to peruse these areas via the CPU.

 

[dacoontz]

Utah has a water problem (not enough) and a tax problem (too many and too much) and if you are not LDS...well you can get awful lonely in an emergency.
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This couldn't be farther from the truth. How is a state that has been nothing but red since the beginning of time have high taxes? If you live in Salt Lake then you will have a bit higher taxes as it this city is much more liberal than the rest of the state. We have plenty of water, it's everyone else trying to suck us dry that has a water problem (Las Vegas). That can be fixed pretty quickly by shutting some spillways. And trust me, the LDS and non-LDS folks around here will jump to anyones aid regardless of belief and membership. Stating that there is some sort of Mormon elitism is a very erroneous generalization.

Now back to the facts of this state. St George is hot as hell in the summer but fantastic in the winter. For me, it's a better place to visit if the winter is a colder than normal one. Any larger city North of there is considerably higher in elevation like where Feril lives. From there North the climate stays relatively the same with maybe a 5 degree difference once you get to SLC. I love where I am now in SLC and the fact that this year we bebing haivng PAC-12 football 2 miles from my home then I am super stoked. We have outstanding military support, politicians that are pro-industry, and decent road ways thanks to the Olympics and such.
We have the biggest elk in the continental 48, a Cabelas, and plenty of birds to shake a long stick at. The snowmobiling is endless, ATV trails that you could wander for a lifetime and never cross twice, and plenty of rivers and lakes.

First pic is a 30 minute drive to the trailhead from my home. Those peaks are the highest in the Wasatch at just around 11,000 feet. Second pic is 1 hour and 15 minutes from my house. Third pic is my backyard. Fourth pic is Bryce Canyon which is closer to Feril's area but about 4 hours from me. Last pic is around Boulder, Utah and there is thousands of acres of country like it. I live 3 miles from downtown Salt Lake City which is still within city limits.

 

[dacoontz]

All locations pictured here can be reached by Harley....

 

[Sprefix]

dacoontz ---WOW!!!! I said it is going to be awhile yet. Now you're just being mean. That is some fine looking landscape. Thanks for the weather info and the rest of your the info. It is good to hear different opinions. Since I'm in Alaska, it is nothing to drive a few hours to do something. I have to drive at least an hour from Anchorage to get to Alaska anyway. Wheelers and a camp trailer will be order of the day when we make our address correction. And as for the "Harley" destinations, Bravo sir, Bravo!!

 

[handejector]

Thinking about leaving Alaska in the future....need ideas.

I would say head east or southeast. Due south, west, and north probably won't make for a good relocation spot.
Hope this helps.

 

[dacoontz]

Sprefix,
That's just the beginning of it my friend. I think from Salt Lake you can drive to at least 5 or 6 National Parks within 6 hours. The topography in Utah has such a wide range that the possibilities are endless. Send me a PM if you have anymore questions as I'd be happy to help you and your guns come to Utah.