I've homeschooled all over and unschooled the past six years. Out of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Idaho, Colorado, and West Virginia, I have to say Idaho/Colorado were the best environments.

Of those states, only Pennsylvania is up your ass, but if you're looking for open-minded and engaged communities, opportunities for learning outside of a classroom, the northwest simply cannot be beat imo. While I'm a firm believer that taxation is theft, if it's going to be taken I'd like to at least see something other than shit roads and cop salaries out of it. The Parks and Rec departments in Boise and Steamboat Springs were absolutely incredible and the groups of parents were varied and non-judgmental. Lots of co-ops including robotics, programming, art of every variety, cultural immersion... it was fantastic. I miss it.