Once you live in Montana long enough, you can start to count on certain things. Here are a few things longtime Montanans know to be true.
- You know to always expect the unexpected, especially when that unexpected thing is snow.
Shiny Things / Flickr This photo of the Beartooth Highway was taken on the first day of summer a few years ago.
- You know that the rest of the country has some silly stereotypes about Montana, but you’re OK with that.
nosha / Flickr If it keeps the state from becoming too crowded, people can go right ahead and think we don’t have the Internet or we ride around on horseback all day.
- You know that Eastern Montana and Western Montana are basically two different worlds.
Loren Kerns / Flickr
Brian Kingsley / Flickr But they’re both beautiful and part of the Last Best Place.
- You know that seeing this before you is reason to celebrate.
Candice C. / Yelp We’re not saying EVERY Montanan likes Pickle Barrel sandwiches, but we do think there would be rioting if every sandwich shop closed.
- So is this.
MacKenzie River Pizza Co. - Official Page Facebook Since the first MacKenzie River Pizza Co. opened, Montanans have been lining up to enjoy the tasty “pie from the Big Sky.”
- You know that there is SO much more to Montana than just Missoula, Bozeman and Billings.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr When you need a weekend away, you head to a charming small town like Stevensville or Fort Benton.
- You always know when Opening Day is.
Scott & Emily / Flickr You may not hunt, but you know and love people who do.
- You know that one small wave to a passing car can make the driver’s day.
Brook Ward / Flickr We believe in waving to people we see here, and we also feel happy when someone gives us a friendly wave.
- You know when the best times to pick huckleberries, the most delicious berries ever, are.
George Wesley & Bonita / Flickr Even if you don’t pick them yourself, you know when they’re at their best.
- You know that in Montana, camping under the stars in the summertime beats any 5-star hotel experience.
Jonathan C. Wheeler / Flickr No resort could ever have such breathtaking views or such fresh, clean air.
- You know exactly how blessed you are.
junaidrao / Flickr Montana isn’t perfect, but it’s still incredible. You know you’re lucky to call the Last Best Place home.
Montana is amazing. In fact, for many reasons, the world wouldn’t be the same without it.
Shiny Things / Flickr
This photo of the Beartooth Highway was taken on the first day of summer a few years ago.
nosha / Flickr
If it keeps the state from becoming too crowded, people can go right ahead and think we don’t have the Internet or we ride around on horseback all day.
Loren Kerns / Flickr
Brian Kingsley / Flickr
But they’re both beautiful and part of the Last Best Place.
Candice C. / Yelp
We’re not saying EVERY Montanan likes Pickle Barrel sandwiches, but we do think there would be rioting if every sandwich shop closed.
MacKenzie River Pizza Co. - Official Page Facebook
Since the first MacKenzie River Pizza Co. opened, Montanans have been lining up to enjoy the tasty “pie from the Big Sky.”
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr
When you need a weekend away, you head to a charming small town like Stevensville or Fort Benton.
Scott & Emily / Flickr
You may not hunt, but you know and love people who do.
Brook Ward / Flickr
We believe in waving to people we see here, and we also feel happy when someone gives us a friendly wave.
George Wesley & Bonita / Flickr
Even if you don’t pick them yourself, you know when they’re at their best.
Jonathan C. Wheeler / Flickr
No resort could ever have such breathtaking views or such fresh, clean air.
junaidrao / Flickr
Montana isn’t perfect, but it’s still incredible. You know you’re lucky to call the Last Best Place home.
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