What state to move to, to escape life?

[redneck2]

Lotsa good replies....

looks like you gotta figure out the climate thing

Me, I'd go to northern New Mexico. Left side of nowhere. Moderate climate.

I have some family that lived in the way western side of Colorado. It was 15 miles to their mailbox. No utilities, everything is solar or wind. Shoot or grow what you eat. This was some time ago. Don't know if it's changed, but I know there's very little population.

Actually, I guess most states have some areas that are pretty back-woodsy. Find a rancher/farmer that needs a good reliable hand and you're good to go. If you're honest and hard working you'll have a gig for life that would include hunting and fishing.

 

[statelineblues]

Lived in New Mexico for a couple of years (Thank you, US Army) and found it to be a really beautiful place - slower pace and LOTS of space.

But for now, I'll be staying in Joe's Garage.................

 

[Anna's Dad]

I was going to say Florida

The title of your thread was "What state to move to to escape life". I was going to say Florida since most of the people here are pretty close to escaping life. Then I read the "urban" part and voted for Alaska.

You don't get much further from urban than Alaska--it is soooooo beatiful there. If my wife didn't like 80-90 degree temps so much, I'd be either there or Colorado.

 

[tantrix]

Any of the grey states you see on this map.

 

[The_Antibubba]

What State?

Jefferson, of course!! It might be a while until we finally secede, but it'll happen.

I hear "Da YooPee" is almost it's own state, too.

 

[3jaw]

Tantrix,

You better check your map. Kentucky was a neutral border state during the Civil War. (And a fine place to live for the most part although the demographics are changing in some places. )

 

[Tokugawa]

Alsaka is one beautiful place. Actually, many beautiful places. The fog shrouded southeast is totally different from the central yukon drainage, and the far north and the Brooks range different yet.
If you like to fish and hunt and hike and raft- #1 place.
Make sure you have a good wintertime/nightime hobby. (build a super cub knockoff and learn to fly) or something - the winters are long cold and dark.
Expect culture shock- outside of the cities things are very different than the lower 48.

A note on economics- for years I have lived well in a semi rural area of WA. ,because I exported from the "3rd world" to the "1st world" (seattle). If you have an exportable skill or product, that is not dependant on local trade, you can live well in some pretty remote areas. And bring in some cash to the local economy.The internet has really helped with this.
If you are dependant on local employment, jobs may be scarce.

 

[Marshall]

Anywhere you're not a Yankee.

 

[SolaScriptura139]

West Virginia

 

[MCgunner]

Get a dental floss ranch.

You'll need a Pygmy pony and a pair of zircon encrusted tweezers first.



I picked Aridzona because there are population centers there, jobs at ranges and security agencies, and the riding is fantastic. Okay, that one may not matter to you if you don't own a motorcycle.

There's also some good hunting there and lots of wild areas.

Make sure you have a good wintertime/nightime hobby. (build a super cub knockoff and learn to fly) or something - the winters are long cold and dark.

This would be the answer to the winter project for ME.

 

[Lone_Gunman]

I have heard the Unabomber's shack in Montana is for sale.

 

[Otherguy Overby]

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Geronimo45
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 596

Alaska... and make sure you know how to make beer before moving there. The ability to brew is a great survival skill, especially in colder climes.

I know how to make good whiskey, but I ended up in Arkansas. Kinda like bring coal to Newcastle, eh?

 

[The Real Wyatt]

It was Wesker who said:
"I believe the Dental Floss Tycoon song is on One Night Stand?"

It may have been, but it first appeared on "Overnite Sensation".

3Jaw .. keep quiet about Kentucky, you're gonna ruin it for us. We have enough people already.

I voted for Alaska, but South Dakota is petty cool as well. But if you do wind up in alaska, just remember "Don't eat the yellow snow".

"Kiss my aura . . . Dora . . .
M-M-M . . . it's real angora
Would y'all like some more-a?
Right here on the flora?
An' how 'bout you, Fauna?
Y'wanna? ?" - from Dynamo Hum also on Overnite Sensation.

 

[DRZinn]

Add my vote for Wyoming.

 

[Rem700SD]

What state to move to, to escape life?

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This is a hypothetical question assuming you have the following assumptions:

1. You don't have much money (maybe only $5,000), no assets
2. You have a car
3. You don't have many marketable skills, maybe too middle-aged for new skills
4. You're by yourself, no family
5. You have a lot of guns. And can do gun instruction training or be a security guard.
6 You just want to cut ties from urban living and start somewhere new, subsist and not care about big financial goals.

Maybe even become some type of hermit. Bare subsistance. What state would you go to?

Any of the RED states, although I give a +1 to Tantrix suggestion also!

I officially vote TX. a few years back several timber companies were liquidating land assets in East TX(1.6 million acres IIRC) There's NG exploration going on there(ET) as well! Land is $1500 per acre, ball park. Buy land with timber on it, clear cut and sell the timber..presto! almost free land!

If I were in that kind of situation, I'd put myself on a 2-5 year time table. If you purchase land, it will have certain characteristics that you will need to manage if you want to get away from civilization.
So first, pick a region. Second, pick a skill that the region needs, and read up on it. Save up $$$ while you are learning your new trade. Examples include surveying, forestry, farming, cattle ranching, poultry farming, etc. 100 acres in ET can earn $500 to $1000 per month net on cattle farming.