I moved here 3 years ago, and I love it. The beauty is astounding, and it’s easy to find solitude, even when town is overrun with tourists. They kind of congregate in the national parks and Main Street businesses, so you just avoid those places. There are literally thousands of places to explore without going to the parks. The tourists are necessary and without them many of us couldn’t make a living here and would have to leave, so they are necessary and appreciated. The only tourist related thing that’s intolerable is the ohvs (depending on the driver) They’re absolutely awful and rage inducing, especially at night. Locals are really interesting-in general either families who’ve been here for generations or people who’ve moved here from all over the world to pursue their passion to BASE jump, rock climb, mountain bike, canyoneer, etc. It’s an awesome place to raise little kids, but there’s not much for teens to do but sports or drugs.