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Stillwaters, the Crown Jewel of Missoula, Montana Real Estate

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With a modest population of around 85,000 people, it is the largest city nestled within the Rocky Mountains. Named the "Garden City", it is indeed a cornucopia of greenery. The Bitterroot, Clark Fork, and Blackfoot Rivers carry life and character into this ancient lakebed. The hub of five valleys, this place is known as Missoula.

When Meriwether Lewis passed through, Indian encampments dotted the landscape of this magical environment. Today, modern-day structures, bustling businesses, and comfortable homes carpet the valley and foothills. To be here instills a feeling of comfort. it is as if the mountains have created a nest for the inhabitants. This is indeed a cozy place to live. A shangri-la of sorts, Missoula is not only a place, but a lifestyle. Many authors hailed from, or come here to write. Norman Maclean, James Lee Burke, William Kittredge, and Richard Hugo top out the list. Musicians
Mount Sentinel
Missoula's Mount Sentinel, very popular with hikers
Boone & Crockett Club
The Boone & Crockett Club
University of Montana
The University of Montana
Brandon's Wave
Brandon's wave in the middle of downtown Missoula
 
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Car show on a Saturday at Missoula's Caras Park
Downtown Building
Downtown Missoula street scene
Wilma Building
The historical Wilma Building
Lolo Peak
View of Lolo Peak from Missoula
 
Peace Sign
Three eras against the backdrop of Mount Jumbo
Foot Bridge
Pedestrian bridge over the Clark Fork River
Out to lunch
Wednesday's Out to Lunch at Caras Park
Bonner Park Concert
An evening band concert in Missoula's Bonner Park
 
Evening in Missoula
Summer evening in Missoula
Millenium Building
The Millenium Building
Farmers Market
Missoula Farmers Market
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Saturday Market Under the Bridge
and celebrities alike also make this area their home, free from big city stressors and the incessant clicking of cameras. This place is truly special, some say it is the water, others think it is the atmosphere.

The University of Montana, with its academics and sports creates opportunities and events for all to enjoy. In late summer the U of M brings an influx of culture and new ideas to the area, and then in the late spring, many of those who came, go home with tales of this place, however many stay, they have become attached, much like a tide leaving shells on a beach. The locals and newcomers mingle harmoniously, spawning new ideas while enriching each other's lives. It is this uniqueness that puts the soul in Missoula.

Missoula is home to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, The Boone & Crockett Club, The International Wildlife Film Festival, Adventure Cycling, Missoula Children's Theater, and many other national organizations. Missoula's downtown is filled with eclectic shops, restaurants, galleries, and offices. Saturday morning transforms the downtown to a large open-air market. The streets fill with fresh produce, arts and crafts, musicians, and a wide variety of people. There's always something to do in Missoula.

While Montana is a predominantly Republican state, Missoula is politically and geographically on the left. This in itself creates a special balance. Crime here is low with the violent crime rate lass than half the national average. The numbers don't lie, harmony is predominant here.

In Missoula, a 15 minute commute is considered excessive. 89 percent of arterial streets in Missoula have bike lanes. These lanes, coupled with the miles of trails that circumvent the streets, make Missoula is a top-ten city in the nation for bicycle commuters.

Missoula is not only a place to visit, it is a place to live.