What makes Missoula Missoula?

I heard a joke once that Missoula is 30 minutes away from Montana.

Drive down any of the five valleys or hike into the five converging mountain ranges — to Hamilton, Alberton, Drummond, Polson or into the Rattlesnake and Bitterroot wilderness areas — and what you’ll find is an entirely unique nature, people and culture. It’s safe to say Montana is known for its open spaces, cowboys and grizzly bears, and not for its music, art and culture.

By Michael Beall

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