The official PF State thread.

I would like to inquire regarding everybody's choice state. I have been through many states however only stopped at a few of them. I currently reside in PA, the keystone state. Its a nice place for the most part, and I live in proximity to a great dea of history pertaining to the nations founding, especially since I live in York. My favorite state is Texas though. I lived there for a few months after a mexican family adopted me. I like the scenery and the people and the state pride which seems to be less enthusiastic elsewhere. The bars were quite enjoyable as well. I would like to get some opinions of other states. Which is your personal favorite and why?

 

Definitely Virginia. Loved it there.

 

Virginia is great in a lot of ways, we've lived here almost ten years. My sould resides in New England, especially Maine and New Hampshire, but the climate keeps me out of NH and the liberals keep me out of Maine. And besides my wife thinks the north easterners are stodgy unfriendly types, and she's largely right. Nicest people are south of Mason Dixon.

 

NJ/NY

I like NJ a lot, grew up here. I like that in the southern part of the state, it's easy to get into Philadelphia, and in the northern part I'm just outside Manhattan. NJT works pretty well for what I use it for. I like that there are towns like Hoboken (more urban feeling, stone throw from the city, fairly young population), and small suburban towns (the ones by me are all somewhat walkable depending on the part of town, and each "down town" area has a train station). I can spend a day hiking (not like I do), or I can go into the city. There's also the beach, but I don't go there much.
NY for obvious reasons. It has the city. I like that in the city I can find whatever type of food I want (and whenever I want, too). Part of Long Island are nice. Beaches there too, but I don't do the beach thing.

I used to be down on Jersey a lot, but I'm realizing it's a good fit for me.

 

"Tennessee, tennessee, there aint no place I'd rather be..."

-Jerry Garcia

and subsequently requoted by

-DreadPirateJaymo

 

York Pa. Best state and city I ever lived in.

 

When were you here?

 

I've traveled to hotter states like Texas and Florida, but I don't like it there. Me, I prefer NY. Sure, I get snow, but I like being in the snow. Gives me something to do. And in the summer, it doesn't get any hotter than 95.

 

Never been there, whats it like?

 

Well this summer it certainly did!
But I guess that depends on what part of the state you're in.

 

I lived in santa rosa new mexico for month, really nice people. Still like Texas the best.

 

I live in CNY. It's nice because we get the cool breeze from Lake Ontario I think. But during the summer, we get quite a bit of snow.

 

Ah, my parents were briefly looking into AZ/NM for their retirement plans. Now they're looking into more sensible places like Florida.
Speaking of states, sometimes FL gets a bum rap, but I like Florida. I've never been sober in that state!

 

It's a tie between Pecos Texas and Glia Bend Arizona.

 

Texas, everything about Texas is grand.

 

What's your favorite part?

 

The State of Mind.

 

I treasure living in Oklahoma because of the people and community. But....if I lived elsewhere I probably wouldn't want to visit.

Arizona is in my heart for its beauty, diversity and climate. I love the desert environment. And I love the scent of pines and clean snow when we hit the mountains.

Texas is in my heart for its ocean, its breadth of things to do and see and the people. I love a proud people.

And then.....there is this part of NorthEast Kansas (Flint Hills) that my husband and I decided we want to live when we get old. Rolling treeless hills, and limestone houses dotting the landscape. The wind blows with this constant moan that I find soothing. It takes my breath away....

 

All of it but if I had to choose probably the Davis Mountains.

 

Cool. Why?

 

It is a gorgeous part of the state. I think one author that lived in Texas(Elmer Kelton) described it best as the Smiling Country and it lives up to that description. It truly is a Smiling Country.

 

For me it's a draw between Idaho and Oklahoma.

I enjoyed both the people and the natural landscapes in both places. In Idaho I lived near the Snake River Canyon, and we took several trips to camp in the Sawtooth Mountains. In Oklahoma we lived near Spavinaw Lake, which is also not far from the Lake of the Cherokees.

 

When is Canada going to become a US State?

 

North Dakota, because of the people.
Harsh winters...desolate prarie...
but extremely nice people...and kindness is an
under-rated quality...

Compare that with the entire Eastern seaboard...which no offense intended at the forum residents...the folks
would just as soon trample over your dead body, than extend any sort of courtesy...even eye contact is enough to instigate a fight
in say, New York Ciity. Maybe that's a slight exaggeration, but my overall impression of the bigger East coast cities was one of
impersonal over-crowding.

North Dakotans all the way.