Big difference between the GFS and Euro with precipitation type in Arkansas. I would hate to be a forecaster in Ft Smith.

The east coast has better towns though. Esp New England. Even Virginia has neat towns like Alexandria, Charlottesville, Williamsburg etc.

In my experience the relatively few places back east that do have legit scenery are always ridiculously overcrowded with tourists. I'm sure there's a few exceptions up towards northern New England but otherwise good luck.

In fairness Montana is brown and leafless from like October to late May. Some lower elevations really struggle to hold snowpack in the winter too.

The pavement is warming by then and we have to cope with devastating sun angles