My family and I lived in Colorado while attending collage. We spent a lot of time up in Wyoming visiting friends and camping. I am originally from up state NY and not just out side the city of NY. I loved Colorado and I could live there. The most beautiful state in my book is NY state. I have been all over the country and love many of the states I have lived in but for scenery of mountains, water, fishing and just all round beauty, NY state has it all. I grew up in that state but would I move back and live, he!! no. The politics suck, gun laws are crazy and taxes will eat your saving. My number one state to live would be Wyoming. Not easy to just pick a state and live. There are many factors to consider. I hope this helps.