The Most Important Things You’ll Learn If You Visit Montana

Montana is beautiful, but if you don't know what to expect, then you might be caught off-guard. Things are done differently in Montana, and that's important to remember if you plan on visiting the state.

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Montana is considered the last best place, and most people who live in the state prefer to keep it that way. There's a "no outsiders" mentality that's shared by many longtime residents. Montanans take a lot of pride in where they live and don't want transplants to try to change the place that they love. It's completely understandable. Don't move here expecting any special treatment, because that isn't going to happen.

The Most Important Things You'll Learn If You Visit Montana

A couple of my best friends are native Montanans. When I first moved here from Idaho, they took me under their wing and showed me the ropes. I'm thankful for their friendship and guidance when I was a newcomer. Most of the people you'll meet in Montana are the same way. They'll give you the shirt off your back, even if yours is just dirty.

I try to be respectful and kind to everyone I meet, and usually, I get the same treatment in return. There will always be people that tell you to "go back to where you came from", but try your best not to listen to the haters.

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Out-of-staters get a bad reputation because they don't respect the "Montana Way." You can enjoy everything that Montana has to offer, but clean up after yourself and be nice to the locals. If you come to Montana with a sense of entitlement, you'll quickly learn that it doesn't sit well with locals. Most of all, just be a good person and you should be fine.