I am lucky enough to live in what has been called by many people the most beautiful area in the country. Although I do not agree with this statement because I am partial to pine-covered mountains and access to the ocean, I do recognize and appreciate the very unique and diverse landscape that surrounds me. From rolling, green countryside hills, speckled with crops, open green spaces, trees, and many little waterways, to the textured tree-covered bluffs with scattered rocky faces that expand forever in rows carved by glaciers ages ago, to the marshlands that attract many rare species of birds, to the numerous lakes, mighty Mississippi, and other rivers.
It really is a beautiful place to live and ideal for nature enthusiasts and outdoor recreationalists alike.