The 6 Best Things About Growing Up In Montana

Montana is a special place. While many of us living here came from other places, there is still a large part of the population that was born and raised here (and they'll let you know it)

There are a couple of things that makes Montana so charming. The people, and the places. Growing up in Big Sky Country is unlike growing up in most other places. While parts of Montana embrace progress, there are still areas where they like the "good ole days" and that's just fine with me.

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We're talking about the kinds of places that still have that everyday charm that so many of the bigger towns and cities have lost. The type of place where you run into people you know, everywhere you go. Where everyone knows everyone by their first name and when your growing up you're address as (insert name here) kid.

Why is growing up in Montana so special?

So what makes growing up in the 41st state so great? The outdoors? The lifestyle? The traditions? Yes.

We wanted to know what Montanans had to say, so we asked the question. "What's the best part about growing up in Montana?" We had a lot of folks answer and while many of the answers varied, there seems to be a theme here.

Folks in Montana, love Montana.

They love the small towns, the rivers and streams, the mountains, the opportunity to fish, camp, hike, and hunt. All of the things that make Montana so unique seems to be what people love the most. Which, makes sense.

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