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		<title>Family Vacation Ideas For Bozeman Montana</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summers in Montana offer a variety of attractions for an exceptional family getaway. Bozeman, Montana offers the entire family a relaxing or adventurous vacation. Surrounded by mountains and nestled in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, Bozeman is a scenic and relaxing community offering world class amenities and western hospitality. Take the family on a white water [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summers in Montana offer a variety of attractions for an exceptional family getaway. Bozeman, Montana offers the entire family a relaxing or adventurous vacation. Surrounded by mountains and nestled in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, Bozeman is a scenic and relaxing community offering world class amenities and western hospitality. Take the family on a white water rafting adventure, visit one of the many wildlife centers in the area or tour the breathtaking Yellowstone National Park. Bozeman offers easy access to hiking trails, just 35 minutes from town in the beautiful Gallatin Canyon and Gallatin National Forest. Planning on visiting the area soon? April 17th &#8211; 25th 2010 is National Park week, which means there is no admission fee for visitors to Yellowstone National Park. There will also be special deals on tours, lodging and souvenirs.</p>
<p>For a more cultural experience, Bozeman, MT offers historical sites, art galleries, museums and fantastic dining including a variety of wild game menus. Bozeman Montana is centrally located for any of these activities and so much more. You can also enjoy many of the festivals and celebrations in Bozeman throughout the summer season, including the always popular Sweet Pea Festival, the Gallatin County Fair, Watershed Festival and the Hatch Film Festival. Museums in Bozeman include the Gallatin County Pioneer Museum, for a great historic learning experience, the Museum of the Rockies, with the largest collection of dinosaur fossils from the United States and the American Computer Museum.</p>
<p>Whether you plan on spending a few days or a few weeks in the Bozeman area, there are plenty of things to do that will satisfy the tastes of the entire family. Bozeman offers a choice of over 50 restaurants, cafe&#8217;s bistros, delis and coffee shops, with something to satisfy all tastes. Bozeman also offers a variety of affordable souvenir shops near Yellowstone National Park with all of the latest in clothing, art, jewelry, home decor and more.</p>
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		<title>Montana Trout Fishing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fly Fishing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you think of trout fishing, you automatically think of the state of Montana. Montana and &#8216;trout fishing&#8217; fit together like Ohio State and losing national championships. The bottom line is that trout fishing and Montana have become almost synonymous. Montana has hundreds of thousands of miles of river and streams for trout fishing, including [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think of trout fishing, you automatically think of the state of Montana. Montana and &#8216;trout fishing&#8217; fit together like Ohio State and losing national championships. The bottom line is that trout fishing and Montana have become almost synonymous. Montana has hundreds of thousands of miles of river and streams for trout fishing, including some of the most famous blue ribbon trout waters in the United States. Trophy trout are a common occurrence in Montana waters. It&#8217;s a true story that the state of Montana is truly a trout angler&#8217;s paradise.</p>
<p>All of the main varieties of trout can be found in Montana from Billings to Missoula, and north to Kalispell. Trout are planted by the Montana fish wildlife &#038; parks, and the number of &#8216;native&#8217; trout is unmatched anywhere in the country. If you&#8217;re a flea flicker, Montana has what you&#8217;re looking for and if you&#8217;re a bait fisherman, Montana can accommodate you as well. Paying attention to local regulations is key, because as usual the flea flickers seem to get preferential treatment.</p>
<p>There are entirely too many great trout waters within the state of Montana to list, but some of the most popular are the Big Horn and Gallatin rivers. If you have to visit only one are within the state for trout fishing, the town of Bozeman would be your best bet. Bozeman has more than four blue ribbon trout waters within easy access, and more guides available than you can imagine. You can&#8217;t swing a dead cat in the Bozeman area, without hitting a fly fishing guide.</p>
<p>The scenery that Montana has to offer while fishing, especially from Bozeman west is as good as can be found anywhere on earth. This adds to the allure of Montana trout fishing and in some of the more remote area&#8217;s a bear attack is never out of the question, which adds to the excitement factor as well. That&#8217;s right, you don&#8217;t have to go to Alaska to &#8220;feel the excitement&#8221; of fishing in the same area&#8217;s that grizzly bears reside.  If you use your basic fishing skills, like always fishing when the trout are the most active by paying attention to the weather &#038; moon, it will do nothing but help you when trout fishing in Montana. The principles are all the same, it&#8217;s simply that in Montana the trout are bigger and more prevalent.</p>
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		<title>Montana Real Estate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mountains and blue skies go on and on in Montana. Buffaloes still roam and the lake is tops for fishing. The waterfalls add serenity to the awesome beauty of Montana. Montana stirs the adventurous spirit of both young and old. Being the 4th largest of the 50 states, Montana revels in its vast open spaces. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mountains and blue skies go on and on in Montana. Buffaloes still roam and the lake is tops for fishing. The waterfalls add serenity to the awesome beauty of Montana. Montana stirs the adventurous spirit of both young and old. Being the 4th largest of the 50 states, Montana revels in its vast open spaces. Montana is Canada&#8217;s neighbor on the north. Wyoming and Idaho borders the south; North and South Dakota on the north. Idaho sits on the west. Montana occupies a total area of 147,046 square miles.</p>
<p>Family vacations are also best held in the Big Sky Country. There is so much to do under the open skies. Many people have fallen for the charms of Montana, so it is not surprising that they decide to live there. People go for a house, log cabins, mountain retreats, condominiums or even farms.</p>
<p>When you decide to live here and want to buy a house you can approach reputable Montana real estate agents. They will help you find out the accurate real estate value of the property you want. There are a lot of Montana real estate companies you can shop for. These real estate firms can give you a comparative market analysis for houses in all areas. Montana real estate agents will provide precise facts to establish your real estate value. The price value of a home market value appraisal is definitive for a specific period &#8211; during the conduct of the analysis.</p>
<p>Montana real estate agents also provide the same service to lending institutions, assessors, insurance agencies, and property owners. Montana real estate agents have access to multiple listing networks. They can immediately provide clients with the latest information so they can place their offer at the soonest possible time.</p>
<p>Several modifications of the state&#8217;s tax structure are promoting a favorable investment climate. Other tax information are listed below: Property taxes on all real estate are fully deductible against current income taxes. This also includes taxes levied by the state and local governments. Montana schools offer programs for the undergraduate teacher education and graduate programs in school administration. There are several universities, community colleges and state campuses throughout the State. Tribal colleges are also part of the educational system. There are also three independent colleges.</p>
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		<title>Polygamy in Montana</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pinesdale, Montana is a place where polygamy is practiced and openly celebrated. The community was created in the early 1960s as a safe place for people who wanted to practice the Mormon fundamentals. The government and the Mormon Church were working together to eliminate the nuisance of polygamy. Men had been put in prison and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pinesdale, Montana is a place where polygamy is practiced and openly celebrated. The community was created in the early 1960s as a safe place for people who wanted to practice the Mormon fundamentals. The government and the Mormon Church were working together to eliminate the nuisance of polygamy. Men had been put in prison and their families taken from them. For those men who did not want to give up their families or religious freedoms a small ranch in Montana was the only solution.</p>
<p>When the community was first established it was as many would expect from this commune lifestyle. Women and girls wore long dresses or skirts and kept their hair long. Men and boys wore long pants and shirts, with hair trimmed very short. While this was not forced on them, it was in keeping with utmost morality that members of the community had established as their chosen way of life. Early on it was not uncommon for marriages to be arranged between young girls and men with other wives. The marriages were performed in secret. It was only when you saw a young woman leave her own family and begin sitting with another family at church did you realize that a marriage had taken place. Not long after that her belly would begin to grow; a tell-tell sign that the marriage had been consummated.</p>
<p>Over the years the community grew and changed. As community leaders died or left, new more progressive leaders took their place. And although the community still firmly practices polygamy as a religious belief and follows the other teachings of the Mormon Church, the lifestyle has become more relaxed. Women are free to choose their husbands, young boys and girls are free to leave when they become of age, and many women even hold jobs. The dress and lifestyle are still very conservative when compared to the outside world. But driving through Pinesdale on a warm summer afternoon or cold winter day, you wouldn&#8217;t be struck with anything different from any other small town off the beaten path.</p>
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		<title>Dating In Montana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Montana is a wonderful place to go and take a vacation there or work. It has a lot of beautiful scenery. This state has a varied climate because of its varied topography. The eastern side of Montana has a continental climate. If you are dating in Montana you should not stay indoors but rather go [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Montana is a wonderful place to go and take a vacation there or work. It has a lot of beautiful scenery. This state has a varied climate because of its varied topography. The eastern side of Montana has a continental climate. If you are dating in Montana you should not stay indoors but rather go out and experience the wonderful things that nature has for Montana.</p>
<p>If you are dating in Montana you can go see the Yellowstone park which has geysers, hot springs and a lot of wildlife. This park has a lot of activities to do. You can go hiking or kayaking. You can also fish from the lake that is found in the park. While here you will get to see the Bison and the elk walking around. This park has a lot of boiling liquids and some dangerous animals and so you will need to stick to the safe trails. It is a fun and safe place to go and have fun with your loved ones. </p>
<p>When dating in Montana you should go visit Montana Historical society museum. This museum has great collection of art works. It has artifacts of the states both from the past and the present that are great. The Holeter Museum of Art is another place you can go to to have a look at the modern contemporary art. They have a collection of the Northwest art from artists like Peter Voulkos. They also have great paintings and sculptures. It is a wonderful place to go and spend the day with your date admiring the painting and the works of the artists that are displayed here. They also have other international artists work on display inside the museum.</p>
<p>You can also go skiing if you are dating in Montana in one of Montana&#8217;s great skiing points. You can go to big mountain which is near the Whitefish or the Bear Paw ski bowl which is near Havre to ski with your partner. You can also go horse riding and rafting while you are in Montana and have a lot of fun. You can also take the Last Chance Tour train and see Montana&#8217;s capital city in all its glory. While in this tour you will get to know about Helena city and how it was before what it is at present. You will also be able to see beautiful places while in this train tour.</p>
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		<title>Moving To Montana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If someone who likes small towns and nature decides to move, Montana is the best choice. Before moving to a whole new state, is good to know about its particularities, as well as present state of economy and recreational opportunities. Like its entire population, Montana&#8217;s cities are also small. Billings, Montana&#8217;s major city is home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If someone who likes small towns and nature decides to move, Montana is the best choice. Before moving to a whole new state, is good to know about its particularities, as well as present state of economy and recreational opportunities.</p>
<p>Like its entire population, Montana&#8217;s cities are also small. Billings, Montana&#8217;s major city is home to only ninety thousand residents. Helena is the capital of Montana. Being such a large state, Montana is very diverse in both geography and climate. Having so many mountains isn&#8217;t a surprise knowing that Montana got its name from the Spanish term montana, which means mountain.</p>
<p>Due to its many mountains, Montana has always based its economy on mining. Natural resources ready to be extracted are diverse. In the 19th century, precious metals like gold and silver attracted investors from all over America; this lead to the largest number of millionaires per inhabitant in the whole world. Montana also possesses an enormous territory ready to be cultivated, classifying it to be the state with the second largest farmland in America.</p>
<p>Being such a geographically rich state, tourism is now Montana&#8217;s biggest income provider. Crime rates are low and nature is outstanding in Montana. Charming small cities attract people with busy agitated lives to spend vacations here in a tranquil environment.</p>
<p>Montana&#8217;s small number of inhabitants doesn&#8217;t manage to bloom the state&#8217;s economy, placing it to the country&#8217;s poorest states. People used to live in large cities won&#8217;t find Montana a good place to settle. However, internet is making these days possible to live and work far from the employing company. And Montana&#8217;s relaxing environment is just perfect to raise kids. Sadly, if someone relocates in Montana, he&#8217;s job will provide less income than it did in another state, even if the job is similar. This is why business owners are welcomed here, as Montana&#8217;s residents are famous for their performances and efficiency in work</p>
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		<title>Romantic Vacations in Montana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Montana is known as “Big Sky Country” and it&#8217;s pretty easy to see why. This state is home to some of the most breathtaking views in the entire United States – with miles of open spaces that are unspoiled by residences and towns. A good spot for vacations in the summer, when activities such as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Montana is known as “Big Sky Country” and it&#8217;s pretty easy to see why. This state is home to some of the most breathtaking views in the entire United States – with miles of open spaces that are unspoiled by residences and towns. A good spot for vacations in the summer, when activities such as hiking, kayaking and horseback riding are popular, or in winter when it is time to ski, Montana offers vacationers a lot of enjoyment while being relaxing and relatively quiet. Romantic destinations in Montana are perfect for couples that enjoy the great outdoors.</p>
<p>One area of Montana that is full of romance is the Glacier Country. Up here in the northern part of the state, there are many different bed and breakfast resorts and inns that are perfect for a secluded trip. One such place is The Master Suite, a private bed and breakfast for two. Here, you are the only guests – and the whole place is yours for your stay. With 1500 square feet of space, including a bedroom, kitchen area and one and a half bathrooms, you can be sure that you will have an enjoyable time to yourself. The Master Suite is located in Kalispell, Montana, and you will be close to many natural attractions.</p>
<p>Another place perfect for romantic destinations in Montana is the Gibson Mansion, a 1903 Victorian inn located in Missoula, Montana just across from the University of Montana. There are four guest rooms on site, and each includes a private bath and TV/VCR and Internet service. Close to the historic downtown area of Missoula, the Gibson Mansion is a great spot to enjoy all of the hospitality and beauty that Montana has to offer.</p>
<p>The property of the Gibson Mansion includes a Parlor, with a spacious spot to sit and enjoy the fireplace, as well as a Library and Reception Hall that serves complimentary coffee and tea all day. If you prefer the great outdoors, the Mansion also has an outdoor Veranda where you can enjoy your coffee or tea in the morning, and the Dining Hall serves a full gourmet breakfast each morning to all of the guests here. The Mansion specializes in weddings and special events, and they will be happy to accommodate any special requests you have for your stay.</p>
<p>Romantic destinations in Montana are the perfect combination of the great outdoors and quaint country living. Enjoy the many bed and breakfasts in the area around Glacier National Park, and you can enjoy the park as well.</p>
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		<title>Guide to Montana Health Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you live in Montana you currently rank 18th out of all the other states for the healthiest place to live. You are also skinnier than other states because Montana has about 20% of the population considered as obese or over weight. Many individuals in Montana have to get private health insurance, because they work [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you live in Montana you currently rank 18th out of all the other states for the healthiest place to live. You are also skinnier than other states because Montana has about 20% of the population considered as obese or over weight.</p>
<p>Many individuals in Montana have to get private health insurance, because they work for themselves or because their employers cannot offer them medical coverage. Private health insurance used to be something that only wealthier people could afford, but this is no longer the case each and every time. Some of the private health insurance companies in Montana really do offer wonderful rates and coverage.</p>
<p>When you have private health insurance, you&#8217;ll be responsible for paying for your premiums, instead of getting help from the employer. This will make your premiums more expensive than they would be if you had an employer that shared the expense, but many people are able to find the medical coverage they need for just a couple hundred dollars a month. The premium all depends on what kind of coverage the individual wants to have.</p>
<p>When you are looking to buy Montana health insurance, you should be sure to shop around. Medical coverage is not something to take carelessly; you want to choose something that fits your needs. If you choose the cheapest plan, but it doesn&#8217;t provide any of the care that you need, you are basically throwing money away. Instead of throwing your hard earned cash away, spend some time shopping for your Montana health insurance. </p>
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		<title>Fly Fishing in Montana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Montana fly fishing is legendary. Anglers from all over the world travel to Montana to experience fly fishing the blue ribbon trout rivers and pristine mountain lakes. Whether an angler seeks to battle trophy sized wild rainbow trout on the Yellowstone River or to experience the solitude of a high mountain lake, Montana provides fly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Montana fly fishing is legendary. Anglers from all over the world travel to Montana to experience fly fishing the blue ribbon trout rivers and pristine mountain lakes. Whether an angler seeks to battle trophy sized wild rainbow trout on the Yellowstone River or to experience the solitude of a high mountain lake, Montana provides fly fishing experiences like no other place can.</p>
<p>Montana provides such an abundance of opportunities that visiting anglers frequently have difficulty in deciding where to start their fly fishing adventure. There are so many beautiful places in the hills of Montana that can provide both solitude and great fishing, many people might be overwhelmed. But so many choices provide for some amazing chances at bagging that championship fish!</p>
<p>Of course, the Yellowstone River is the longest river in Montana. It is free of any major dams, and its flow is not regulated in any way, so you can find an abundance of fish in the solitude of the mountain air. In fact, the Yellowstone River is internationally known as one of the premier trout rivers in the United States. </p>
<p>Even though you can expect to catch a variety of trout including rainbow and brown, you will also find whitefish and sturgeon aplenty. Even though the Yellowstone River is quite well known for its fly fishing in Montana, it is not overtaken by so many fly fishers that you can’t find a spot. It remains a beautiful secret available to those who are looking for the solitude of the Montana countryside.</p>
<p>Finding solitude while fly fishing in Montana is a relatively easy proposition. All you need to do is a little bit of research and ask around. Those who are proud of the fly fishing waters in Montana are always more than happy to share the beauty of their state with people who are wanting to fish the waters.</p>
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		<title>The Great Outdoors In Montana</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The biggest attraction in Montana is its diverse landscape from high mountain ranges to endless plains. In the east of Montana you can visit the towns of Great Falls and Billings where you will get a rustic, Old West feel while enjoying a number of activities. East Montana also offers such activities as hunting, camping [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The biggest attraction in Montana is its diverse landscape from high mountain ranges to endless plains. In the east of Montana you can visit the towns of Great Falls and Billings where you will get a rustic, Old West feel while enjoying a number of activities. East Montana also offers such activities as hunting, camping and fishing at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. There are a number of both ski and summer resorts to choose from in the Montana Rockies. Every year many visitors are drawn to the Glacier National Park because of its excellent scenery, recreational opportunities and excellent accommodations. Another well known attraction in Montana is Yellowstone National Park and draws many people each year.</p>
<p>A popular destination in Montana is Missoula which is located in five valleys. There are many recreational, shopping and entertainment options in this city along with the University of Montana. No matter which time of the year that you travel to Missoula you will find a variety of festivals, fairs and trade shows to attend. The most popular of these is in August with the Western Montana Fair. Then there is the impressive Historical Museum at Fort Missoula which sits on thirty-two acres and has seventeen thousand object and thirteen structures on display.</p>
<p>Although the largest city in Montana is Billings. You can stop by the Western Heritage Center and find a documented history of the Yellowstone  River Valley&#8217;s development from the time of the earliest settlers to current. For the art enthusiast there is the Yellowstone Art Museum which features many contemporary art pieces from the Rocky Mountains. Billings is also a popular destination for those who want to visit Yellowstone  National Park since it is very close.</p>
<p>Then there is Bozeman which, although slow, has seen continual growth since the city was first founded. Today many tourists come to Bozeman and it is one of the largest agricultural centers in Montana. The city comes with a vary diverse popular of artists, ranchers and students. Many come to Bozeman for the Museum of the Rockies which not only has many excellent displays but also offers a planetarium. The for the outdoor individuals there is the Gallatin National Forest nearby which has 1.8 million areas and offers many different recreational activities.</p>
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