Are These States Really More Scenic Than Idaho?

From Sawtooth to Bogus Basin, Coeur d'Alene to Twin Falls, Idaho is one of the most beautiful states in the country.

Thrillist recently made a list of the most beautiful states in America and Idaho's placement was a bit of a headscratcher. Some states were considered more beautiful that absolutely aren't better than Idaho.

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Don't get me wrong, there is beauty to be found in every state in the country--even Nebraska has some scenic areas! However, trying to say that some of these states are more scenic than Idaho? I am not on board. I'm not even being bias. It's objectively wrong to say that some of these states are easier on the eyes than Idaho.

Let's take a look at this list and see if the states above Idaho are truly more scenic or not. I can put my personal thoughts and feelings to the side. Here is the list that they made, with me adding my two cents. Some I feel like are accurate, others make no sense at all.

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Most Scenic States In America

Thrillist came up with a list ranking the states from least beautiful to most beautiful and I had to address it. Are there really that many states that are more scenic than Idaho? I don't think so. Let's examine it.

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One Word To Describe Every State In America

In the words of Kevin Malone from The Office, "why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?" Well, Kevin, I'm going to take that even further. Why say few word when one word do trick? I've picked one word to describe every state in the country. Let's meet the states!

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The 6 Worst Things About Road Tripping From Illinois To Idaho

I recently made the road trip from Chicago, Illinois to Boise, Idaho and encountered many pros and cons along the long and unwinding road. You want the pros? Talk to someone else. I'm here to deliver the six worst things about road tripping from Illinois to Idaho. Let's count them down.

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5 Ways To Enjoy Scenic Idaho Without Leaving Your Couch

Traveling Idaho is an amazing experience. But we're busy and don't have the time nor money to make it happen as often as we'd like to. Here are five ways to enjoy scenic Idaho without leaving your couch.

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