Montana vs. Other States: Who was Voted the Best?

It is no secret that Montanans love the great outdoors and the variety of outdoor activities available is endless. For many, this love for nature is the primary reason they choose to live in this beautiful place. While we know how incredible our Big Sky Country is, how does Montana compare to the other 50 states?

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Montana is the number one Best State For Outdoor Activities, according to SmileHub.

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In order to rank all 50 states, SmileHub based its data on three key dimensions: Environmental Quality, Outdoor Activity Access, and Economic Impact & Job Opportunities. They broke it down from those three key dimensions using 18 relevant metrics to get the final score.

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State by state break down of Who's The Best...

#1 MONTANA / Total Score 60.81
#2 ALASKA / Total Score 59.31
#3 COLORADO / Total Score 58.38
#4 SOUTH DAKOTA / Total Score 57.71
#5 UTAH / Total Score 57.34
#6 VERMONT / Total Score 56.83
#7 WASHINGTON / Total Score 55.95
#8 WYOMING /Total Score 55.59
#9 MAINE / Total Score 55.19
#10 OREGON / Total Score 52.47
#11 HAWAII / Total Score 52.39
#12 CALIFORNIA / Total Score 51.06
#13 MINNESOTA / Total Score 50.07
#14 IDAHO / Total Score 48.35
#15 NEW HAMPSHIRE / Total Score 47.66

We are truly fortunate to call this outdoor playground our home! More importantly, it is essential to keep it that way.

Engaging in outdoor activities in Montana offers numerous mental and physical health benefits. Still, we must also commit to preserving and caring for our paradise to ensure that it remains the number one destination for future generations.

On that note, the next time you're enjoying your fun outdoor activities, just remember to leave it better than the way you found it.

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The 7 Most Dangerous Towns In Montana

Based on information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, these are the most dangerous towns in Montana according to population and the number of violent and property crimes.

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Four Hot Springs That Are Super Close to Bozeman

Looking for a great relaxing getaway? Here are a few hot springs to check out in the Bozeman area.

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20 License Plates Banned In Montana

This is just a small glimpse at banned license plates in the state of Montana. There are well over 4000 that could be added to this list.

Now why some of these are banned is beyond me. I don't find any of them offensive, that's for sure; the state of Montana has the right to refuse:

"any combination of letters or numbers, or both, that may carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency or which are misleading or a duplication of license plates provided elsewhere."- Montana Motor Vehicle Department

What plates are banned in your state? Hopefully, they are not as picky as Montana.

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