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re: State's outdoor activities tier ranking
Posted on 7/9/15 at 8:56 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Posted on 7/9/15 at 8:56 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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That's solid. Bama and Arkansas are too low tho.
I'm not sure about Bama being too low but I remember going camping in Arkansas a lot as a kid. I haven't been as an adult. I did drive through not too long ago when I went to Branson. Come to think of it, you're right about Arkansas. It needs to bump up a tier.
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 8:58 pm
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Posted on 7/9/15 at 8:59 pm to Asgard Device
I think a lot of people are getting too caught up in mountains. Some states don't have much else going for them. all they offer is hiking and possibly skiing.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:00 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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Michigan has better fishing, hunting, boating, and winter sports. It wins.
You're higher than giraffe pussy. Not to mention the only one in this entire thread trying to over inflate Michigan. Tennessee has been brought up multiple times by people from all over the U.S -- Michigan is being brought up by people from Michigan.
Let's put this to the test though and find out. Particularly when it comes to comparing the state's more "outdoorsy" areas. Eastern Tennessee vs the Upper Peninsula.
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:01 pm to Hammertime
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NC beats it in those departments minus skiing
I am a big fan of NC but WV definitely has better white water. They Gauley River provides the best white water on the east coast and top 5 in the country. You could argue either way on the Mountain biking overall but Snowshoe has the best downhill course in the South East/Mid Atlantic.
I dont think this thread is intending to consider how affluent and well cultured the residents of the state are.
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:05 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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I think a lot of people are getting too caught up in mountains. Some states don't have much else going for them. all they offer is hiking and possibly skiing.
I thought about that and my take is that when I'm outside making a long hike, taking a stroll or whatever if the scenery is always the same then it feels treadmill-ish. When I've hiked out west, there was always something around the corner to keep my interest. Going up and down is great if you're hiking or biking but I hate driving through that shite.
The mountains also create micro climates which give you diversity. You can drive 50 miles and experience a big difference in temperatures, as well as different foliage.
I also gave points to states out West because their drier air makes it easier to enjoy a day outdoors whether its hot or cold. Its really a big drawback in the Southeast.
The GOM beaches are the best in the continental US so there's that.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:07 pm to Asgard Device
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Asgard Device
The list you made is perfect, IMO.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:13 pm to PrettyLights
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The list you made is perfect, IMO.
Thanks, I try. Its not like I've spent a great deal of time in every state though. Some of the states I've never even been to (Idaho). I did do a good bit of traveling back when I was doing F1000 and SLED consulting work and I made it a point to check out the outdoors and nature shite of whatever area I was in.
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:17 pm to Asgard Device
Idaho is amazing, FWIW. I have hiked and fished around Stanley, in the Sawtooth mountains. Love it there.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:19 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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Michigan has better fishing, hunting, boating, and winter sports. It wins.
Fishing? Tenn from the Mississippi to the Smokies and everything in between. I'm talking variety. Bass (Tenn) Trout(Mich) Cat (Tenn). Other varieties (???)
Hiking (Tenn); Rafting (Tenn); And Mich lack of warm weather diminishes its water sports including swimming and diving.
Point is you are over estimating Mich compared to other states. You admitted to a few, but it's more than you thought or hoped that's for sure.
I looked up some top bass fishing states and Wisc and Minn got mentions, and sometimes ranked ahead of Mich.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:20 pm to Hammertime
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I dislike Alabama except for the beaches, but MS and AL are basically the same state..
You have zero idea what you're talking about.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:23 pm to AUCE05
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Idaho is amazing, FWIW. I have hiked and fished around Stanley, in the Sawtooth mountains. Love it there.
I really want to go visit. We tried to land a contract in Boise but were unsuccessful. I started a thread about the area a while back when I thought it was going to happen. Boise looks like a very outdoorsy city.
I put them in Tier 3. The only reason I didn't give them Tier 2 is because I don't think its majestic enough to overcome not having any decent swimming areas. They do have plenty of water activities though and they have very reliable weather.
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:24 pm to Asgard Device
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I'm not sure about Bama being too low
Little River Canyon and other whitewater creeking + Orange Beach are pretty solid. But like so many of these states, the area in between leaves much to be desired unless you're really into bass fishing and deer hunting.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:25 pm to Asgard Device
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I don't think its majestic enough to overcome not having any decent swimming areas.
i'll spare you the pics, but this is grossly inaccurate.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:27 pm to Taurus
Salmon, steelhead, and trout. Musky and pike too.
Michigan also has a world class smallmouth fishery.
I'm not overrating anything, I know exactly what Michigan and Tennessee are.
Michigan also has a world class smallmouth fishery.
I'm not overrating anything, I know exactly what Michigan and Tennessee are.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:29 pm to McLemore
Bama also hosts world class bouldering competitions at places like Horse Pens 40. I agree, southern Alabama leaves a lot to be desired, but even close to Auburn I can find top notch mountain biking and some pretty good whitewater.
This is in my back yard, as my property butts up to Chewacla State Park:
This is in my back yard, as my property butts up to Chewacla State Park:
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:31 pm to AUbagman
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I can find top notch mountain biking and some pretty good whitewater.
Where? Im more familiar with North and West Alabama...
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:34 pm to PrettyLights
The Chattahoochee near Columbus:
Also, the Coosa offers some good spots, especially for playboating.
Also, the Coosa offers some good spots, especially for playboating.
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:34 pm to AUbagman
Alabama has boards and you can ride your bike on them and pretend its terrain.
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:37 pm to Asgard Device
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Alabama has boards and you can ride your bike on them and pretend its terrain.
Or you could go to a state with actual mountains and do actual mountain biking
Posted on 7/9/15 at 9:38 pm to Asgard Device
vs. Mountain biking in Boise:
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