How does Appalachian forests and nature compare to west coast forests like in Washington, Oregon, or Northern California. I ask because I spend most of my free time exploring the forests in Oregon and I'm planning a move to the other side of the country within a year and my main concern is if I'm going to get the same sense of wonder I get over in the west over in the east. I've heard southern appalachia is better what is everyone's opinion? I know the trees are thinner but what else