6 Things Idahoans Have To Constantly Explain To Out-Of-Towners

One of the running conversations I often get into with friends, co-workers, and others revolves around interactions people in the community have with so called "transplants."

My wife's family tree dates back around 100 years in southern Idaho, but I wasn't introduced to the area until 2006. It was a bit of an adjustment for me when I decided to move to the area in 2016 and begin hunting for a home and job.

Top Things Idahoans Have To Constantly Explain To Out-Of-Towners

A real estate website put together a list of the top things people from Idaho have to constantly explain to newcomers. Some of the mentions are absolutely spot on.

Idaho is a territory for outdoor enthusiasts. "Glamping" isn't something that most people in the state fathom. Idahoans have a strong bond with nature. That being said, they do love their travel trailers and toy haulers. There's also not a great deal of hand-holding going on in Idaho from locals when newbies are trying to settle in, but I've always found that the best way to learn is to get 'thrown to the wolves'.

I am not an Idahoan, but I have spent the past 20 years getting to know the state and the people, and we're talking about good, resourceful, nature-loving, family folks. Idaho is known as one of the best states for hunting, kayaking, hiking, and camping in the U.S.

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According to Movoto, some of the top things Idahoans are constantly explaining to new arrivals include:

1. The concept of fry sauce
2. Predictable weather is a myth
3. There's no "Z" in Boise
4. Finger steaks are nothing to fear
5. Kids grow up in nature and not on a couch with a tablet
6. A blue field is not against the rules in college football

There's a real funny interview circulating online from a BSU football player who recently moved to Idaho from Southern California. He commented on one of the these very key aspects of trying to blend in as a "transplant."

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