Considering moving to Utah

[investigator]

If you are going to spend the money to relocate, Joel's book is well worth the price. He addresses many issues that are not being considered in this thread.

[brlenox]

My thought is let the Lord guide you. He has a far better perception of who needs you and who doesn't and perhaps who you need and who you don't.

My family's coming to Utah fulfilled both sides of that equation and it was the choice of the Lord that brought us here.

[Sonofthunder]

Awe Shucks, I am planning on moving my family and our Daughter's family to the Utah area by the early Fall as well. We will be moving from the Southeast US and have lived in the Rockies before. If anyone knows of a small farmette that is priced well let me know. Btw, stupid me forgot to introduce myself.
Just call me Thunder
I have a family of 7 with my first Grand baby due this August.
Attended BYU-I when it was Ricks and have spent my adult life in Law Enforcement
I am Native American/European only a small fraction of my blood is European
Raised on a Farm in the South
Speak Southernease fluently as well as yankee and Western :))
Avid hunter and fisher love the outdoors (as one might expect)
I am not the stereotypical Native however, Convert to the Church from 88 Married and Sealed for Time and ALL Eternity
Military Vet-just a cook-mechanic

[Sonofthunder]

My thought is let the Lord guide you. He has a far better perception of who needs you and who doesn't and perhaps who you need and who you don't.

My family's coming to Utah fulfilled both sides of that equation and it was the choice of the Lord that brought us here.

Wise counsel indeed. My Darling and I have known since before we married that "Our Place" is out there somewhere and we have resisted Utah for 25 years. Simply because of a few bad apples who have moved in to our barrel/Ward over the years. But, about 5 years ago our former Bishop from Idaho and I were emailing and he told me that he and his wonderful wife had moved down there to be closer to their Grandchildren and Children. He was born and raised in Idaho and aside from traveling with his job and mission, he had never lived outside that state. They however, have fallen in Love with the Valley there. That got us to thinking.....Since then we have made several friends from various parts of the State and we have gotten a lot of positive AND negatives which is to be expected for any place on the planet. So, I am feeling really drawn there and have been for the last couple years now. When we see the "Right Place" we will be out of here like a hot flash.

[JohnnyL]

I would love to find some decent land in Utah (Lehi, Saratoga Springs area) with trees and water to build and "homestead" a little, nothing really big... Any good websites for that?

[Rose Garden]

ksl.com

If you look under the "Homes" section you can find properties with houses on them. But if you go to the "Classifieds" section and then look under the subheading "Other Real Estate" you can also find a section for "Land/Lots for Sale."

By the way, the Saratoga Springs/Lehi area tends to be expensive. There is cheaper land available more to the East or South of Salt Lake/Utah county. If you aren't trying to stay close to the valleys, that might be a better option.

[Sonofthunder]

Thanks for the link, I just popped the link and found a lot of things that are within my reach now. Looks like we might have found just the ticket.

[utahmomma]

Our family was looking to move out of Cache valley to the south slc area about a year ago, but we couldn't find a house we felt good about. We prayed and we both were told that our house would be protected in what's coming and not to move. Definitely pray about where is right for you.

[SAM]

We're considering a move to Utah right now. In fact, my husband just arrived there a couple of hours ago to check out a job. I grew up in SLC, right by the U of U and loved it. My husband is from Idaho and has never wanted to live in Utah (except for to attend BYU). We've now been in Southern AZ for over 5 years and, while we have had a great experience here, we've never felt this this is our permanent home. We also actually miss having all 4 seasons. I guess we get bored easily.

My husband's current offer is in Layton and would give us the opportunity to live up in Weber Canyon - somewhere in the Mountain Green or Morgan area. I have a lot of family in Morgan and I have always loved it there. It's a short drive to the valley, but you escape the bad air and it's a lot more rural. Anyway, it's a touch choice. There are definitely pros and cons to living in Utah and so far the Lord hasn't given us a definite yes or no. However, we have to make our decision by Wednesday so wish us luck. And best of luck to all others who are considering such a move.

[BroJones]

As a scientist who has looked at the Wasatch Earthquake Fault Zone and its dangers, I warn against moving along the Wasatch front.

If you can, stay away from the EQ zone, where prices tend to be higher right now also... Or, you can strengthen your home against EQ damage, as the church did for the Tabernacle and other SLC buildings, setting an example.

[Sonofthunder]

I live in Brigham City and love it. If I die in an earthquake, then that's the way it is.

What does the job market for Firefighters look like out there?

[BrentL]

I live in Brigham City and love it. If I die in an earthquake, then that's the way it is.

What does the job market for Firefighters look like out there?

its burning hot, but act quick this could go up in smoke!

[therockpile]

Is Eagle Mountain just south of that new NSA data center? Ive always said that I would avoid UT unless overridden by Father. ID is much more free from a political perspective.

[Sonofthunder]

:))

I live in Brigham City and love it. If I die in an earthquake, then that's the way it is.

What does the job market for Firefighters look like out there?

its burning hot, but act quick this could go up in smoke!

:))

[JohnnyL]

So I've got this idea in my head that most anything below Payson and most parts east of I-15 are very rural. Like, probably have to drive for hours (and to where?) just to buy decent supplies. Snow on the roads much of the winter (are 132, 116, etc. snow-free/ driveable during the winter? the smaller roads?). Pretty much desert and little green outside of some grassy yards in town.

Any Utah scenery websites or such that can open my mind to what it's really like (unless that's what it's really like)?

Is there any type of "culture" life beyond the Logan-Payson stretch that's easier to travel (and the Cedar City, St. George areas)?