Most Montanans have a great sense of humor and can laugh at the Montana stereotypes they hear. But at some point, it stops being funny and starts getting ridiculous. So, let’s put a few things to rest once and for all, and then the rest of the country can keep making jokes while we go back to enjoying life in paradise.
- Everyone is a cowboy or a cowgirl.
matthewcammann/Flickr Yes, we have cowboys and cowgirls here and we love them. We also have people in Montana who have never set foot on a ranch and don’t care for country music. We love them all the same.
- Everyone owns a gun.
NechakoRiver/Flickr Montana has some of the least restrictive gun laws in the country and it’s home to many hunters. But we also believe in freedom, and if you choose not to own guns, that’s perfectly fine.
- The people are uneducated rednecks and out of touch with reality.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr We have several amazing universities that produce some of the country’s smartest citizens. Also, we’re a swing state, so we tend to pay attention to political issues. You’ll find all kinds of people everywhere and Montana is no exception.
- If you grow up in Montana, you know how to kill a bear with your bare hands.
Lauren Elyse Lynskey/Flickr This is not something they teach in school — or anywhere.
- Everyone owns horses.
Howard Hecht/Flickr Wouldn’t it be magical if all Montanans were gifted a horse when they turned 18? We hate to break it to you, but this one isn’t true either. It is fun though to use your imagination.
- There isn’t much good food or good coffee in Montana.
Firetower Coffee House/Yelp This might be the least accurate one of all. Have a latte at Firetower Coffee House in Helena and you’ll get a small taste of what Montana has to offer.
- Everyone owns a truck.
Wesley Fryer/Flickr Not so much. In fact, we really love our cars here as well.
- Everyone in Montana is a total badass.
Montana Memes Facebook OK … there might be a little bit of truth to this one.
It’s fun to make jokes. Just make sure they don’t get out of hand, or you could wind up sounding as silly as this person.
matthewcammann/Flickr
Yes, we have cowboys and cowgirls here and we love them. We also have people in Montana who have never set foot on a ranch and don’t care for country music. We love them all the same.
NechakoRiver/Flickr
Montana has some of the least restrictive gun laws in the country and it’s home to many hunters. But we also believe in freedom, and if you choose not to own guns, that’s perfectly fine.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
We have several amazing universities that produce some of the country’s smartest citizens. Also, we’re a swing state, so we tend to pay attention to political issues. You’ll find all kinds of people everywhere and Montana is no exception.
Lauren Elyse Lynskey/Flickr
This is not something they teach in school — or anywhere.
Howard Hecht/Flickr
Wouldn’t it be magical if all Montanans were gifted a horse when they turned 18? We hate to break it to you, but this one isn’t true either. It is fun though to use your imagination.
Firetower Coffee House/Yelp
This might be the least accurate one of all. Have a latte at Firetower Coffee House in Helena and you’ll get a small taste of what Montana has to offer.
Wesley Fryer/Flickr
Not so much. In fact, we really love our cars here as well.
Montana Memes Facebook
OK … there might be a little bit of truth to this one.
What other Montana stereotypes do you think need to be put to rest? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
While there are certainly some things that out-of-state visitors think when they come to visit us, we don’t care. In fact, we have a whole list of attractions that we Montanans like to keep to ourselves.
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Montana Stereotypes August 06, 2022 Courtnie Erickson Are people from Montana friendly? Yes! Of course, no matter where you go you will encounter grumpy, angry people. But, for the most part, people from Montana are kind, friendly, and happy. If you truly want to visit someplace with friendly people, visit one of the friendliest towns in Montana: Whitefish. This small town was ranked as one of the friendliest towns in the entire country. But not only that, this town is perfect in every way. It is located in the most beautiful area with charming shops, restaurants, bars, and more. It is easy to spend all day exploring this area of the state. What are some activities in Montana that I can enjoy with my entire family? One of the many blessings about living (or visiting!) Montana is that it offers a long list of family-friendly activities and attractions. There are dozens of hiking trails, areas to fish, campgrounds, and more that the entire family will love. If you are searching for some family-friendly attractions in Montana, check out this road trip. It will take you nearly 300 miles in the state but every stop is something the entire family will enjoy. From a ride on Missoula’s most iconic carousel to the small town of Philipsburg, this is one road trip the entire family will be talking about for years to come.
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Montana Stereotypes
August 06, 2022
Courtnie Erickson
Are people from Montana friendly? Yes! Of course, no matter where you go you will encounter grumpy, angry people. But, for the most part, people from Montana are kind, friendly, and happy. If you truly want to visit someplace with friendly people, visit one of the friendliest towns in Montana: Whitefish. This small town was ranked as one of the friendliest towns in the entire country. But not only that, this town is perfect in every way. It is located in the most beautiful area with charming shops, restaurants, bars, and more. It is easy to spend all day exploring this area of the state. What are some activities in Montana that I can enjoy with my entire family? One of the many blessings about living (or visiting!) Montana is that it offers a long list of family-friendly activities and attractions. There are dozens of hiking trails, areas to fish, campgrounds, and more that the entire family will love. If you are searching for some family-friendly attractions in Montana, check out this road trip. It will take you nearly 300 miles in the state but every stop is something the entire family will enjoy. From a ride on Missoula’s most iconic carousel to the small town of Philipsburg, this is one road trip the entire family will be talking about for years to come.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Yes! Of course, no matter where you go you will encounter grumpy, angry people. But, for the most part, people from Montana are kind, friendly, and happy. If you truly want to visit someplace with friendly people, visit one of the friendliest towns in Montana: Whitefish. This small town was ranked as one of the friendliest towns in the entire country. But not only that, this town is perfect in every way. It is located in the most beautiful area with charming shops, restaurants, bars, and more. It is easy to spend all day exploring this area of the state.
What are some activities in Montana that I can enjoy with my entire family?
One of the many blessings about living (or visiting!) Montana is that it offers a long list of family-friendly activities and attractions. There are dozens of hiking trails, areas to fish, campgrounds, and more that the entire family will love. If you are searching for some family-friendly attractions in Montana, check out this road trip. It will take you nearly 300 miles in the state but every stop is something the entire family will enjoy. From a ride on Missoula’s most iconic carousel to the small town of Philipsburg, this is one road trip the entire family will be talking about for years to come.
