forests. We also have Yosemite, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Southern Utah parks, and beautiful parks in Washington where there is a fair amount of rain. These places are also packed with French people during French holiday seasons. The skiing in our mountains is also superior, due to dryness factor. Only Japan compares to our skiing.
I am perfectly fine living in a dry climate where I can be outside all of the time and occasionally visit beautiful rainy areas.