Idaho is undoubtedly one of the best states in the country (okay, it’s the best). It has gorgeous natural landscapes, a unique culture, awesome people, and a relaxed way of life that can’t be found anywhere else. Of course, like any other state, living in Idaho comes with its own unique set of risks… but they all add up to one thing: the biggest risk of living in Idaho is that you’ll fall in love with this wonderful state and never want to leave!

  1. You’ll definitely run the risk of catching a record-breaking fish.

Nan Palmero/Flickr Well, that’s just a darn shame.

  1. You’ll also have too many places to explore… and not nearly enough weekends.

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Like the lakes…

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And the rivers….

Bureau of Land Management/Flickr

Keith Ewing/Flickr We’ve got every type of scenery imaginable, here.

  1. Of course, you might just fall in love with the scenic diversity.

Bureau of Land Management/Flickr Rocks, prairies, forests… Idaho’s got it all.

  1. And no other sunset will ever compare to Idaho’s vibrant evening displays.

Ben Keith/Flickr

  1. While realizing that the quiet serenity of rural life beats crowded, urban cityscapes any day is a real danger…

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  1. You also run the risk of being overwhelmed with perfect weather, beaches, and waterfront views.

Nicholas D./Flickr

  1. You’ll probably learn more Idaho history in one day of ghost town exploring than in all your years of high school.

Allen/Flickr

  1. And you’ll get spoiled by all of the wildlife right outside your front door, take my word for it.

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  1. You’ll never truly be bored again.

D. Taylor in Idaho/Flickr The Great Outdoors are calling your name!

  1. But most of all, knowing you’ll never be able to live anywhere else… because nowhere else can measure up to our great state.

Robert Patten/Flickr Forever #Idahome.

Though some of these risks may sound “daunting,” don’t let them keep you out of our beautiful home state! What are some other risks you might encounter here in Idaho?

Nan Palmero/Flickr

Well, that’s just a darn shame.

Bureau of Land Management/Flickr

Daxis/Flickr

Keith Ewing/Flickr

We’ve got every type of scenery imaginable, here.

Rocks, prairies, forests… Idaho’s got it all.

Ben Keith/Flickr

Charles Knowles/Flickr

Nicholas D./Flickr

Allen/Flickr

zet/Flickr

D. Taylor in Idaho/Flickr

The Great Outdoors are calling your name!

Robert Patten/Flickr

Forever #Idahome.

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