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Missoula, Mont.
The Town that Popularized Flyfishing
Any serious connoisseur of flyfishing and Norman Maclean's novella A River Runs Through It understands that the Missoula and the surrounding area was the inspiration behind the modern flyfishing movement. The allure, of course, starts with the big, wild, and majestic rivers here: the Clark Fork which runs through town, the Bitterroot, the Big Blackfoot, and Rock Creek are all a short drive away. This classy community is home to the University of Montana and a regional headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service, as well as a budding group of retail and specialty businesses all focused on the great outdoors. Aside from fishing, the hunting, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing options to be found here are all world-class. The climate is much milder and more comfortable than one might expect. If you're one of those who actually lives the outdoor lifestyle, as opposed to talking about it, you owe yourself at least a visit to Missoula. Odds are, you'll hear an inner voice prodding you to turn that visit into something more.
The Town that Popularized Flyfishing
Any serious connoisseur of flyfishing and Norman Maclean's novella A River Runs Through It understands that the Missoula and the surrounding area was the inspiration behind the modern flyfishing movement. The allure, of course, starts with the big, wild, and majestic rivers here: the Clark Fork which runs through town, the Bitterroot, the Big Blackfoot, and Rock Creek are all a short drive away. This classy community is home to the University of Montana and a regional headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service, as well as a budding group of retail and specialty businesses all focused on the great outdoors. Aside from fishing, the hunting, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing options to be found here are all world-class. The climate is much milder and more comfortable than one might expect. If you're one of those who actually lives the outdoor lifestyle, as opposed to talking about it, you owe yourself at least a visit to Missoula. Odds are, you'll hear an inner voice prodding you to turn that visit into something more.
Photo courtesy of: Carl Mann's Montana Experience.
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