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State Symbols

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Bird Western Meadowlark
Flower Bitterroot
Tree Ponderosa Pine
Gem Stone Agate and Sapphire
Grass Bluebunch Wheatgrass
Fish Black Spotted Cutthroat Trout
Animal Grizzly Bear
Fossil Maiasaura, or duck-billed dinosaur
Nickname Treasure State
Motto 'Oro y Plata' - Spanish meaning gold and silver
Butterfly Mourning Cloak
Examples of Symbols of Montana (links to Montana Kids (http://www.montanakids.com))

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Traveling Advice

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As a former resident of Montana I would recommend a couple of things (probably good ideas for trips anywhere):

  • Plan well. A trip to MT can become very uncomfortable or dangerous without proper experience or preparation.
  • If you plan to be outdoors and have not spent much time outdoors work with someone who is a guide or knows the areas, weather patterns, etc. of the area.
  • If possible, Drive. Flying into MT can cut out half of the experience of seeing the scenery.
  • Respect the people, places, and animals.
  • Visit Glacier National Park.
  • Visit Yellowstone National Park.
  • Visit Lewis and Clark Caverns and learn about their journey.
  • Fish (know the laws and regulations, get your licenses).
  • Take a camera, journal, and no TV.
  • Eat a steak, buffalo burger, trout.
  • Enjoy the speed limits, open roads, and no sales tax.
  • If you are on a dirt road and someone waves, wave back. The people are friendly.
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