Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Relocating to Montana?

So you're thinking about making a move to Montana in 2012? Good plan! Here are some things you should know (especially if you're going Trivia Night at one of the the local micro breweries).

It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your pickup without a chaperone.

In Montana, the word "ditch” can mean "with water" when ordering a drink. Say, "I'll have a brandy ditch, please."

Helena, in 1888, had more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world.

Creeks in Montana are often pronounced "cricks."

The Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only North American gem to be included in the Crown Jewels of England.

"Going to the Sun Road" in Glacier Park is considered one of the most scenic drives in America.

Montana is known as the headwaters state because much of the water that flows to the rest of the nation comes from the mountains of Montana.

Glacier National Park has 250 lakes within its boundaries. A Helena, Montana law states that a woman cannot dance on a saloon table unless her clothing weighs more than 3 pounds 2 ounces.

In Montana the elk, deer and antelope populations outnumber the humans.

Flathead Lake in northwest Montana contains over 200 square miles of water and 185 miles of shoreline. It is considered the largest natural freshwater lake in the west.

That's just the beginning of fun Montana facts! (article derived from RealtyTimes)


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