Often they chose—and still are choosing—somewhat colder climates such as Oregon, Idaho and Alaska in order to escape smog, crime and other plagues of urbanization in the Golden State.

In 1995, wolves were reintroduced into the park, which is primarily in the US state of Wyoming, though it also extends into Montana and Idaho.

No state is more riled than Idaho, a conservative stronghold where Republicans have overwhelming control of the legislature and hold every statewide elective office.