Rex Trulove
Montana is a stunningly beautiful state. It isn’t surprising that tourism is one of the biggest industries in Montana. Nicknamed Big Sky Country, this is the fourth largest state in the US, after Alaska, Texas, and California. Despite this, with just over a million people living here, there are only six states with a smaller human population. Many people know this, but here are some facts about Montana lots of people don’t know.
* Because of the mountains and other terrains in Montana, water from Montana flows to the Pacific Ocean, Hudson Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Montana is the only state in the country that can make this claim.
* Covering over 147,000 square miles, on average, there are about 3.3 deer, 1.4 pronghorns, and 1.4 elk per square mile in Montana. There are also more than 7,000 moose living in Montana. By comparison, there are about 6 people per square mile in Montana, meaning that the number of large herbivores is greater than the number of people. In fact, Montana also has more beef cattle than people.
* Speaking of cattle, which have always been important to the state, the record-holding largest steer in the world was raised in Montana. He was almost six feet tall at the shoulder and weighed 3,980 pounds. That’s a lot of beef!
* Montana has the largest elk migration of any of the lower 48 states.
* The greatest population of Grizzly bears in the US is found in Montana. The grizzly bear is the official ‘state animal’ of Montana.
* Montana has the greatest number of mammal species of any state in the US.
* Montana also has the greatest population of breeding trumpeter swans in the lower 48 states.
* Despite the well-known gold rushes of California and Alaska, more Gold was found in the less-known Montana gold rush than in either of the other two rushes.
* A sapphire that is included in the Crown Jewels of England came from Montana. This is the only gem in the Crown Jewels that came from America.
* Montana has the largest county park in the US. The park is Beaver Creek Park and it is 10 miles long and a mile wide, making it 10 square miles (6,400 acres) in size.
* The name of the state comes from the Spanish word, “montaña”. Montaña means ‘mountainous’.
* Montana has the largest recorded temperature variation of any state in the US. The lowest temperature recorded was -70 F and the highest was 117 F for a variation of 187 degrees.
* The constitution of Montana officially recognizes the heritage of Native Americans. It is the only state in which this is true. There are 8 tribes represented in Montana.
* Montana borders Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, Canada. No other state borders three Canadian provinces.
* The north entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located in Montana. This was originally the only entrance to the park and it is still the only one that is kept open all year long.
Now you know a little more about Montana, though this is only a portion of the facts about this gorgeous state. It is definitely a state worth visiting.
Interesting facts about such a beautiful place! I love the photos though!
Each day, I love the beauty that surrounds me right outside the front door. Montana is truly a beautiful state.
My wife and I keep talking about going there. Something always seems to make it impossible m
Sooner or later, you’ll probably make it here as long as you continue to want to visit. :))
Well done! Nice post!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing Montana’s story. It showed the real beauty with embedded photos. c”,)
People who visit for the first time are often quite surprised at the beauty. It tends to take your breath away.
I anticipate that I will have the same feeling. c”,)
The photos are gorgeous. I have never been, looks like I need to visit this beautiful state.
If people love the mountains and prairies, wildlife, rivers, lakes, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, they should visit Montana. lol
Those are all the things I definitely love.
It certainly is that!
Waoo Nice Info and Images Also!!!
I tell people who are thinking of visiting to make sure that they bring their camera and a lot of camera memory. :))
Yes, And They Remember and share these memories.. 🙂
Oh, Montana looks stunning. I’d love to visit there.
You’d be welcome. A great number of people visit every year.
I have always wanted to visit Yellowstone. It looks so lovely there.
The whole state is beautiful. In sheer beauty, Glacier rivals Yellowstone.