Because of its low population density and diverse economy, Skousen<ref>http://www.joelskousen.com/About/about.html</ref> and [[James Wesley Rawles]]<ref>http://www.survivalblog.com/retreatareas.html</ref> both recommend the Intermountain west region of the [[United States]], as a preferred region for relocation and setting up [[Retreat|survival retreats]]. | Because of its low population density and diverse economy, Skousen<ref>http://www.joelskousen.com/About/about.html</ref> and [[James Wesley Rawles]]<ref>http://www.survivalblog.com/retreatareas.html</ref> both recommend the Intermountain west region of the [[United States]], as a preferred region for relocation and setting up [[Retreat|survival retreats]]. |