NW Cities Make Top 10 List
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Posted by Aurae Beidler Aug 18, 2008 |
Sitting in a waiting room, the April 2008 issue of Outdoor Life caught my eye with a magnificent picture of the west on its cover: a meandering river flowing from mountain peaks afar. The title “Best Place to Live” also intrigued me.
Top 10
No. 2 – Lewiston, Idaho
Lying on the banks of the Snake River, at the end of Hells Canyon, Lewiston is an angler’s paradise. With smallmouth bass, white sturgeon, steelhead and many other trophy fish. Home to deer, elk, turkey, pheasant, and other waterfowl, Lewiston is the perfect place for hunters. Lewiston is also considered the “sunniest city in the Pacific Northwest”.
No. 3 – Sheridan, Wyoming
Located in north central Wyoming, surrounded by prairie and mountains, Sheridan provides ample access for hunting and fishing. The nearby Bighorn Mountains are home to deer, elk and moose, while pronghorns and antelope roam the prairie. Characterized as affordable and neighborly, Sheridan welcomes outdoorsy visitors.
No. 4 – Cody, Wyoming
Named after “Buffalo Bill” Cody, this town is located near Yellowstone National Park. In proximity to public lands, outdoorsmen find access to fish and wildlife. The Bighorn Basin is home to large trout, elk and wildness.
No. 5 – Pocatello, Idaho
High-country elk, mule deer and wintering geese call the Pocatello area home. Anglers find ample rainbows, smallmouth bass, catfish and perch in area reservoirs.
No. 6 – Lewistown, Montana
Located in central Montana, Lewistown is surrounded by four mountain ranges and high plains. Excellent ice-fishing, fly-fishing and other fishing opportunities abound. Hunters also find turkey, pheasants, black bear, antelope and elk in surrounding areas.
No. 8 – Dillon, Montana
Considered one of the west’s best elk-hunting towns, hunters are also successful at hunting moose, mule deer, mountain goats and bighorn sheep. Poindexter Slough and Clark Canyon Reservoir provide excellent fishing opportunities, as does the Beaverhead River flowing through town.