Best State To Live and Off-Road?

[MannyG20]

Not Texas. I live here and love the state, but 97% of the land is privately owned. There are very few places to go to either trail run or rock crawl.

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[bigblueboing]

California? He said LIVE, not just off road

Borrego springs is a really cool spot to live. ESP if you are retired or work remotely. Just google it real quick. Sure it’s in the desert but you can afford ac right?

 

[DD214]

Is it though?
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-live-in/62617

lol. A poll is only as good as the questions asked and highly subjective. example, define quality of life?

its not called taxichusetts for nothing.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Been to you neck of the woods many times for work, GA Bama, usually a week at a time and I couldn't handle August. The humidity killed me. We went to the company softball game after work and 94 degrees, and long sleeves due to the bugs, I'm not built for that.

I'm sure growing up in that climate would be different, but as they say... "At least it's a dry heat in the desert".

Brother, no one can handle August down here; brutal as hell.

we endure summer here in the Deep South and I ain’t near a beach although the drive isn’t bad and I can pick up some boiled peanuts along the way.

 

[AZMikeL]

Arizona! Been exploring wilderness here for over 40 years both behind the wheel and on foot. I think I'm about 10% through it all now.

 

[LostInArizona]

I didn't read all 5 pages but the fact that Colorado was hardly mentioned at all on the first page has me questioning all of your off-road credentials.

 

[Oldhippie]

I would hope folks already live where they ”want” to....or at least near to it. I know I am very grateful to to be living comfortably in a beautiful place near things I enjoy!

 

[Jdc]

lol. A poll is only as good as the questions asked and highly subjective. example, define quality of life?

its not called taxichusetts for nothing.

Lol. It's not a poll but I guess you'd have to read to know that.

Quality of Life - Total Points: 20

• Average Hours Worked per Week: Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
• Average Commute Time (in Minutes): Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
• Miles of Trails for Bicycling & Walking per Total State Land Area: Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
• “Bicycle Friendly State” Ranking (proxy for Bike Score): Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
  Note: The ranking for each state is based upon a weighted score based upon the state’s score in each of the six categories listed on the Report Card. The weighted category scores are supplemented by discretionary scoring that accounts for 10% of each state’s potential score. They include discretionary scoring to account for erroneous survey data, states with missing data, and other factors that do not easily fit within the survey data and public data used for the category scores.
  • Infrastructure & Funding – 20%
  • Education & Encouragement – 15%
  • Legislation & Enforcement – 15%
  • Policies & Programs – 20%
  • Evaluation & Planning – 20%
  • Discretionary Scoring – 10%
• Access to Public Transportation: Double Weight (~1.86 Points)
  Note: This metric measures the share of commuters who use public transit.
• Quality of Roads: Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
  Note: This metric measures the share of pavement in poor condition.
• Traffic Congestion: Double Weight (~1.86 Points)
• Restaurants per Capita*: Double Weight (~1.86 Points)
• Bars per Capita*: Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
• Museums per Capita*: Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
• Performing Arts Centers per Capita*: Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
• Movie Theaters per Capita*: Half Weight (~0.47 Points)
• Fitness Centers per Capita*: Double Weight (~1.86 Points)
• Accessibility of Beaches: Full Weight (~0.93 Points)
  Note: Composed metric: includes number of beaches per capita (sqrt of pop) and average length of beaches.
• Weather: Triple Weight (~2.79 Points)
  Note: This metric is based on WalletHub’s “Cities with the Best & Worst Weather” ranking.
• Air Quality: Full Weight (~0.93 Points)

 

[jehines3]

Anywhere but Delaware.

I came here to say anywhere but Maryland. Since I’m on the Eastern Shore of MD, I identify as Delaware too. Flat east coast is tough. However, I’m also a boater and you sure as heck can’t beat Maryland for this, except Maybe Newport RI.

 

[F150rubyred]

Gotta be Utah. Arizona a close second.

I love Moab going in May, also want to hit AZ for Grand Canyon where in AZ do you like to off road?

 

[Lèòn]

Check out Wharton State Park. Aston. Belleplain. also, unless it’s marked otherwise, you're allowed to drive on the WMAs. (You’re “bird watching” “hunting” whatever)

The more south you get the more open public land there is. Theres a few active groups on FB that do runs regularly.

Thank you, I'll take a look soon

 

[NJRoadkill]

Hey, come on down South man. I personally don’t like the state of Florida at all, but can’t argue that it’s popular if you like being hot. I like at least 3 seasons.

Tenn, GA, NC and VA are all great states with good jobs and lots of area to camp, wheel, hike, hunt, etc.

Think you should do a few visits/vacations, then look into work options; you’ll love it down here.

My man, Thanks for the hospitality!

I kinda bypass FL and go straight to The Keys anymore. lol
We have family in Napals we visit.

I see you’re in Atlanta GA. That’s one of the few East city’s I haven been to yet.
Love Savannah.

We‘ve been researching retiring a few years now and “The South” is where we’ve concentrated all our searches. It’s what we know. And likely in the end is where we‘ll end up. You’re 100 right. Tenn, GA, NC & VA have some of the best off-roading, quality of life, outdoors, good people, job growth, retirement structure, etc... The honest truth of it is I’m not well traveled beyond the East. Ohio. Arkansa. Missouri, etc. Not much farther West.

But I figured I’d pose the question very open to interpretation and without personal bias and see where it went.

It’s been very interesting so far. I hope more chime in and give their honest insight into their region, community and the actual off-road opportunities they have. The good and the bad.

Golfers move to golf communities.
Boaters to boat ones. Etc.

Once it gets to brass tacks, it was mentioned above, the reality is the search gets more complicated. Is it near a major city with health care. Do you want to see a concert. retired or working. Remote or on-site. At that point it’s different for everyone. Different needs.

 

[Arokcrwlr]

Born in America Fork Utah and love going back to visit. I hope to buy a vacation home close to Moab one day and spend my retirement years exploring the hundreds/thousands of miles of trails around the area. But love it here in Alabama - cheap cost of living and low taxes and the fishing is excellent. Here's a pic off my back porch...

 

[NJRoadkill]

Not Texas. I live here and love the state, but 97% of the land is privately owned. There are very few places to go to either trail run or rock crawl.

Really? As big as your state is. That’s a shame.
I never would have guessed that.

 

[kevin.gt]

this page should have had a poll. 5 pages and counting within a day to basically repeat the same thing over and over (preaching while I add one more to the thread )

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