That's so funny; I'm originally from Vegas and went to undergrad in Idaho. The things I love most about MA are the seasons, the history, and the water. While you definitely don't get the mountains that you do in the west, I've found that the countryside and seascapes offer plenty to look at. Hiking in the area is pretty nice, especially in the fall. You have the White Mountains in NH, the Adirondacks in NY, and plenty of trails in MA around lakes, etc. I've really enjoyed my time out here.
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Reply to Moving to Massachusetts next summer. by pastywhiterunner
That's so funny; I'm originally from Vegas and went to undergrad in Idaho. The things I love most about MA are the seasons, the history, and the water. While you definitely don't get the mountains that you do in the west, I've found that the countryside and seascapes offer plenty to look at. Hiking in the area is pretty nice, especially in the fall. You have the White Mountains in NH, the Adirondacks in NY, and plenty of trails in MA around lakes, etc. I've really enjoyed my time out here.