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REGION II:
Including Bonner Clinton Condon Conner Corvallis Darby Florence Frenchtown Greenough Hamilton Huson Lolo Missoula Ovando Seeley Lake Stevensville Sula Victor
Missoula and Ravalli Counties. Outdoor Recreation, Culture and History Mix Well. Somehow Missoula and Ravalli counties have managed to find the perfect balance of history, culture and outdoor recreation. For starters, Ravalli County is anchored by the wide and breathtaking Bitterroot Valley with Highway 93 taking travelers from the state line north through Darby, Hamilton, Stevensville and Lolo. The route alone is gorgeous, but combined with antique shops, live theater and the oldest pioneer settlement in Montana and a sweet, peaceful treasure is created. In Missoula, you’re a stone’s throw from dozens of outdoor hotspots—paddling the Clark Fork, skiing Snowbowl, boating Seeley Lake and riding the Rattlesnake. Combine the outdoors with a historic and thriving downtown, galleries, a flourishing music and theater scene and you have something deliciously special.
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Bitterroot River Blackfoot River Bob Marshall Wilderness Clark Fork River Community Medical Center Garnet Ghost Town Lake Como Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge Missoula International Airport Painted Rocks State Park Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Salmon Lake Seeley Lake St. Patrick Hospital Smokejumper Visitor Center The University of Montana Travelers’ Rest State Park
Above: Western Montana has renowned courses and stunning scenery, providing plenty of room to swing your clubs. © Glacier Country Tourism
Top: St. Mary’s Mission was founded in 1841, making 2011 the 170th anniversary of Stevensville—Montana’s first pioneer settlement. © Donnie Sexton/Montana Office of Tourism Facing page: Missoula, the region’s largest city and cultural hub, is a prime launching point for outdoor recreation. © Glacier Country Tourism
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