My limited time in Boise was pretty boring. There was lots of stuff outside of town for the outdoor oriented. Not much in the way of food options and local micro brews. The terrain reminds me of WY. This was back in '95, so things could have changed.

There is still a Mormon presence in the southern half of the state. The land prices and lack of crowds is definitely a plus. Sounds like the Kali infestation is everywhere.

If a well stocked town doesn't blow your dress up, this might be a good area.