Which states the best in the US


….water rapids ARE THE MOST FUN RUSH EVER and mountain hiking the five fingers are beyond a blast, the aspen IS WAY BEAUTIFUL and I had the greatest time there a rather long time ago.

You got that right, @onlyonewinner117 - we’re in the middle of a MAJOR drought and it’s high wind season so it’s a bit nerve-wracking this time of year.

Essentially it’s not the best state.

Is this survey about how kids fare in certain states, or the level of crime in a given state, etc.?? The thread title was admittedly ambiguous, but perhaps the OP meant quality of life in general, not just certain aspects of it. How about the subject of the best state in the U.S. to VACATION in?? I vote Tennessee----very beautiful place...(and no, I'm not from the Volunteer State; just vacationed there several times)

Is this survey about how kids fare in certain states, or the level of crime in a given state, etc.?? The thread title was admittedly ambiguous, but perhaps the OP meant quality of life in general, not just certain aspects of it. How about the subject of the best state in the U.S. to VACATION in?? I vote Tennessee----very beautiful place...(and no, I'm not from the Volunteer State; just vacationed there several times)
That's how things go here. You're not allowed to mention criteria when giving "best" opinions; That would be far too logical...