MISSOULA & THE BITTERROOT
For those who like just a little more wilderness in their Montana, the Bitterroot Valley is home to eight charming 62
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small towns along the scenic stretch of Route 93 south of Missoula. Located between the mountains of the SelwayBitterroot and Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Areas, the Bitterroot offers a combination of small-town charm and rugged natural beauty, from Stevensville in the north to Sula at the southern end. Charming Hamilton, with its historic downtown, anchors the valley as the county seat, but all of these towns are growing and thriving, thanks to their deep community roots and their proximity to Missoula’s opportunities and economy.
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he Salish word from which ‘Missoula’ is derived translates roughly to “river of ambush/surprise,” a reference to the inter-tribal conflicts that often happened in the area. Today, Missoula only reflects that history as a captivatingly pleasant surprise: a thriving college town of 73,000 people buzzing with community minded energy, and yet just minutes from the solitude and adventure of the Montana wilderness. Both culture and adventure thrive here, even in the heart of town: kayakers surf Brennan’s Wave on the Clark Fork River while, just blocks away, locals and visitors stroll the unique shops and restaurants of the “Hip Strip,” the thriving downtown business district.
