4 | City of Missoula The names of these explorers have since been attached to everything from streets and trails to real estate offices and elementary schools, but today, the community is more likely to foster exploration from those seeking educational opportunities. The nearby University of Montana (the state’s oldest institution of higher learning) offers award-winning academics as well as up-close encounters with Grizzlies that are only ravenous when it comes to their want to win and are far less wild than some of their fans. In addition to its recognition as one of America’s Best College Towns, it also brews over with benefits as one of America’s best in beer cities. The mastery of Kettlehouse Brewing Company, Big Sky Brewery and Bayern Brewing (the Rocky’s Mountains only German Brewery) each add to Missoula’s acclaim among beer lovers. Yet by and large, Missoula has also been recognized as simply one of America’s best places to live and its median family income is among the highest in the state. Regardless of the quality of life that affords, the advantages here are incalculable when it comes to opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. From America’s best mountain biking to trail hiking and river kayaking,
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