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This Pennsylvania Spot Helps You Escape the Daily Grind

If you're looking to escape the daily grind and live off-the-grid, then you're not alone. The good news is that one Pennsylvania county has been named one of the best to escape the daily grind in America, according to experts. It's a trend, too, for Americans to want to live the simpler life. Some Americans are choosing to move away from big cities to smaller towns and live as off-the-grid as possible. Pennsylvania County is Great to Escape the Daily Grind, Experts Say Nothing beats a small, relaxing town, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Don't get me wrong. I love big city life. But, I also love being on farmland and taking in nature. Well, the experts at BusinessElectric.com have put together a study on the best cities to move to if you want to live off-the-grid.  "The allure of off-grid living continues to grow in the U.S. as more people seek to escape the daily grind and embrace a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle," they state. They note that some places, such as interior Alaska, are especially conditioned for "hunting, fishing, and living close to nature," and they offer "an ideal backdrop for those looking to reconnect with the environment." But, you don't have to move to Alaska to experience living that helps you escape from the daily grind. Nothing against Alaska, but thank goodness we can find that closer to home. To conduct this study, BusinessElectric.com surveyed 3,000 people throughout America. The No. 1 best place in America to escape daily stresses is Wasco County, Oregon. "The county gained significant attention as the setting for the Netflix series 'Wild Wild Country,' which documents the controversial Rajneeshpuram community led by Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in the 1980s," BusinessElectric.com notes. No. 2 is Hot Springs County, Wyoming, which they say offers a "a rural environment enriched with natural hot springs, rivers, and mountains." It's very remote and peaceful. That sounds perfect to me. Which Pennsylvania spot has been named one of the best to escape the daily grind? It's Potter County, coming in at No. 63 on the roster. It's a small county, as according to the 2020 census, the population is around 16,000, making it the fifth smallest county in the state. Also on the tally is Cameron County at No. 68 and Tioga County at No. 69. I'm so happy to see the great Keystone State make the cut for places that will help you destress.

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