If you’re here, you know that New Hampshire is a pretty great place. We’ve got the ocean, the lakes, and the mountains to keep us in awe of nature, and great neighbors to keep us happy when we feel like socializing. That said, there are some definite risks to living in The Granite State that everyone has to be aware of. That way you can’t say we didn’t warn you!
- You might forget how to drive on the highway.
HeatherElias/flickr In New Hampshire, we prefer the back roads.
- You’ll never want to visit the city again.
Abdul Rahman/flickr No concrete jungle can compete with our woods.
- Your ideas about what constitutes a big event might change.
Orin Blomberg/flickr Saturday tractor parade? We’re there.
- You might suddenly pull to the side of the road when you see these license plates.
Chris Devers/flickr We know our neighbors to the south have a… unique driving style.
- You could get stuck behind a tractor on the road.
Putney pics/flickr Don’t worry…. you’ll soon be a pro at passing.
- You’ll always be bumping into people you know.
Hendrick Van Luuwen/flickr It’s just a risk of small town life.
- You’ll find yourself wanting to move further into the woods.
Chris Campbell/flickr Remote cabin with no neighbors? That’s what New Hampshire is all about.
- Every four years your lunch might become a political event.
Barack Obama/flickr Don’t worry, you’ll get used to the cameras.
- You’ll find yourself suddenly overwhelmed by the beauty of where you live.
Chris Ford/flickr We get to drive by sites like this every day. How lucky are we?
- You’ll never want to go on vacation again.
Dennis Jarvis/flickr When you’ve got all this in your back yard why would you need to leave?
- You’ll have to listen to your teenager grumble about small town life.
Tyrone Daryl/flickr Don’t worry…. one day they’ll appreciate it.
- You won’t be able to chose just one favorite fishing spot.
Jeff Hitchcock/flickr But don’t worry, they can all be your secret.
- You’ll develop a low tolerance for the government telling you what to do.
stannate/flickr Live free or die!
Need more warning? Be sure to read these 15 reasons to never, ever move to New Hampshire.
HeatherElias/flickr
In New Hampshire, we prefer the back roads.
Abdul Rahman/flickr
No concrete jungle can compete with our woods.
Orin Blomberg/flickr
Saturday tractor parade? We’re there.
Chris Devers/flickr
We know our neighbors to the south have a… unique driving style.
Putney pics/flickr
Don’t worry…. you’ll soon be a pro at passing.
Hendrick Van Luuwen/flickr
It’s just a risk of small town life.
Chris Campbell/flickr
Remote cabin with no neighbors? That’s what New Hampshire is all about.
Barack Obama/flickr
Don’t worry, you’ll get used to the cameras.
Chris Ford/flickr
We get to drive by sites like this every day. How lucky are we?
Dennis Jarvis/flickr
When you’ve got all this in your back yard why would you need to leave?
Tyrone Daryl/flickr
Don’t worry…. one day they’ll appreciate it.
Jeff Hitchcock/flickr
But don’t worry, they can all be your secret.
stannate/flickr
Live free or die!
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