Why Move To Montana (Missoula, Kalispell: for sale, schools, living)

[Timberwolf232]

Originally Posted by Dea13

We just got back from a 2 week vacation from Buffalo/Sheridan, WY and Montana.

Montana is absolutely the most gorgeous state I've visited (I've visited most). The people were so friendly (except Butte - weird place but that's a whole other story). My dad lived in Butte before he married my mom - his memories kind of triggered our vacation. Helena was probably my favorite of the 'big' towns (we didn't get to Kalispell or Great Falls) but my heart was with the smaller towns. Never got tired of waving back at people as we drove down fire roads and out of the way highways - we're not into tourist locations. *SNIP*

I can't say enough about the state or it's people. My hat's off to the Montanans reading this. The hospitality and genuineness of your statesmen really made for a fantastic time. We can't wait to come back next year! I'd move there in a minute if I could.

Deanna

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[countess1166]

Is quality of life a requirement? If so Montana is the place!

[jimj]

Originally Posted by countess1166

Is quality of life a requirement? If so Montana is the place!

But be aware of the long winters!

[Marco172]

Montana schools are losing students. The educated home grown kids are moving out to where good paying jobs are and the retired folks are moving in. We still get the "dreamers" moving in but after a few years, if that long, they leave.

[Future Trooper]

i hear that some students in montana are bused more than a hour away to go to school. we sort of get those kind of "DREAMERS" here but they also tend to leave after awhile

[OR2MT]

Here, Here Angel Eyes. That is exactly why I am moving to MT. I am soooooooooooooooo sick and tired of rude, self centered, ignorant people. I want to raise my kid in an environment where people care for one another.

[Marco172]

Did you note what some of the other posters said about "dreamers"? In Small Town America, including Montana, unless you're accepted by the established Good Old Boys the only "care" and consideration you'll get is the subtle mandate to get out. And they'll make your life so miserable that you will. How and when you get accepted depends and how much you kiss up to them.
Small Towns, smaller minds.

[Analysis]

Originally Posted by Marco172

Montana schools are losing students. The educated home grown kids are moving out to where good paying jobs are and the retired folks are moving in. We still get the "dreamers" moving in but after a few years, if that long, they leave.

That may be true in the smaller towns, but is absolutely untrue in Bozeman, our schools are overcrowded right now. This place is booming. I've lived all over the US and gone through winters in VT and NH, and the winters here are much easier; why because of the sunshine.
If you want to live in a beautiful place this is it. The people are good. I think your life reflects who you are. I've got all kinds of friends all different philosophies because I see the person for who they are, not the politics or religion etc. If you are like that you will love Montana.

[dollie127]

I guess it would depend on what you like to do. If you like open spaces, lush green valleys, blue skies, snow-capped mountains, meandering streams and roaring rivers, then you might like Montana. If you like to ski, snow-mobile, fish, raft, hike, camp, kiyak, hunt, horse back ride or just bird watch, then you might like Montana. If you prefer to spend your time in Starbucks, at the movies, shopping or pounding city streets, then Montana is not for you. Me, I've lived in Chicago and on the Pacific coast, and while those locations suited me at the time, now that I'm older, I prefer the quality of life that Montana has to offer. Don't dismiss Montana quite so quickly....its worth a second look!

[mtlogger]

Originally Posted by Marco172

Did you note what some of the other posters said about "dreamers"? In Small Town America, including Montana, unless you're accepted by the established Good Old Boys the only "care" and consideration you'll get is the subtle mandate to get out. And they'll make your life so miserable that you will. How and when you get accepted depends and how much you kiss up to them.
Small Towns, smaller minds.

I spent less time adjusting to the locals here, than I did in Wyoming. Wyoming is where a number of family members homesteaded and I spent many summers visiting and working, BUT I was still considered an outsider. The GOBN exists everywhere - maybe not as blatant here as in other states.