Lived right outside of Missoula for many years, maybe Missoula is welcoming newcomers but down the road not so much. You did not mention the terrible hard cold snow filled winters. Over the years I have seen lots of people move here but they move out after a couple years. Wages are low, winters are cold and it is expensive. Our locals are finding they can no longer afford to live in their homes because of high property taxes and rent is high. So that has a lot to do with how the locals feel about the new comers. Just thought I would share some of local feelings not all of us feel that way but oh Jeff now so so many do.
I went from a university up to Montana as well for graduate school. I went to Montana State. Great School but there were a few shitheads there and they weren't for Montana either but from places like Michigan Minnesota and Oregon. Other than that I love the place
@@ariel6505 I'm trying to get the hell out of Portland. I'm stuck here to fulfill a contract until October of 2022. I'm very excited to leave Portland in the dust. This city used to be very pretty and now its really gross.
I’m a truck driver from East Tennessee and this place feels like back home small but growing. Nestled in the mountains with all kinds of things to do outdoors.
This is living right down here This channel is Top notch the best Travel Guide on all of youtube 99% of the other channels spend 99% of the time just showing their faces instead of the location they're visiting, Plus you get loads of info here, Well done Mate 10/10
Missoula is known for its blue-ribbon trout fishing (made famous by A River Runs Through It) and spectacular natural beauty. The outdoor recreational opportunities are limitless. ... And we proudly live our history - Native American and Lewis & Clark to Smokejumpers and Glacial Lake Missoula.
great video. I cant wait to video Montana. On a side note. I always find it interesting how settlers wanted protection from hostile invaders....when technically THEY were the invaders. Its really no different than if someone were to camp on your front yard. I get it though. It was the past. Its just ironic. natives did horrible things to other natives as well, so please dont flame me lol.
Hi guy ! love your video. It gets me miss the Missoula so much during my study at the UM. Miss the Clark Fork river in the summer for floading with cool smoke beer.
Missoula is a great place to visit. Late August through September are particularly nice, if the forest fire season has been mild. Otherwise, late April to early June is good as well. Lots of local sites and attractions not mentioned in the video. You can do a couple days in Missoula and do an easy weekend trip to Glacier Park as well, which is very worth it.
Great video! Such a beautiful place. My husband and I Added Missoula to our potential list. We’d just need to make sure he can move his plumbing job over. I’m an admin so can find something anywhere we go. Thank for the video
Montana is a great place to visit. I take a yearly trip to MT to elk hunt for many years and love it. Saying that to suggest, visit MT and enjoy it, but I wouldn't move there.
My bf and I are going for the first time the second week of November from WA state. I know there may be snow but I’m hoping we will still be able enjoy ourselves as I mainly wanted to go for the beauty of the state. Thanks for the video!
I 💓 Missoula it's my favorite place ... I 've always had some much fun in Zootown.... Whether it was going 2 pubs, distelleries, bars or just being in nature or chillin by there river ... One thing I 💓 about Missoula is as a gay man I always feel so safe & I also feel safe walking around at nite by myself which I don't feel here living in Seattle .... Can't wait 2 get back 2 Zootown 2 see my friends & 2 enjoy nature in Jan.....
Had to search the comments before replying, that was funny! For OP, the Oxford is a historic saloon that leans into preserving that history. More old west than old Westminster.
@@charlottaw599 i get use to it. Even i use to live in McCall Idaho for couple years and after that work in Williston ND. for other 3 1/2 years. I love snow.😂👍
@@chaitea6829 I want to move from LA so badly! Lived in Sweden 1/2 my life then here. California is still such a beautiful state with the most diverse landscape but well, you know…
@@michaelhuang0417 aw, I love it! However, I respect the locals and hate to see the growth of such a beautiful state and don't want to be a part of the growth. I travel across country to MT at least once per year, and will leave it that way. I'll just keep giving MT FWS and the locals my money every year. 😉
I'll be moving there next month :) i love montana. I wanted to move to kalispel but im a trucker and missoula is off i90 so its easy to find a job. Itll be nice to go home without having to deal with all the traffic and commotion i get in Western Washington. And it seems very truck friendly unline washington
I'm also looking for an out of the ways place like this to move to. Get a house with acreage and park my truck right in the driveway. Ah, man its good to dream. Republican from socal btw.
There used to be beautiful trees, picnic tables and benches in front of that courthouse....but, because homeless people sat on those benches ( OMG!!)...they took EVERY TREE, PICNIC TABLE AND BENCHES OUT!! UGLY!! JUST PLAIN UGLY NOW!! BUT...I LOVE Missoula!!! Used to live there 💕😊
Went to U of M in 1974-75. Went back in 2018 and climbed up to the "M". I almost died--should have done it when I was 20 years old. Missoula in 2018 is very gentrified. Missoula Wine Merchants and Worden's are a far cry from Freddy's Feed and Read.
Great video. I'm going there in a month so I'm just getting ready. Question; are you walking away at the end of every shot on purpose or did it just end up that way? Lol I'm not trying to be mean, I just noticed that. It's definitely a style
My Son me and my best friend are flying there in August for Pearl Jam.. we only have a few days .. got a little time .. what do recommend.. we are from KS .. thanks .. love the video ❤
I love your videos. We are here in Missoula for a few days. Up from Hill Country Texas. Are there any other videos you do in addition to “IslandHopper.” Probably some of the best travel guide. Full of information and to the point. Nice voice to listen to. Others travel guides try to hard and talk too much about themselves. Thanks.
I lived in Msla in the early and mid '70s. I was happy to call it my home, made many friends during my brief college days. Then I left with a young girlfriend, whom I married and much later divorced. The Puget Sound area of Seattle and into the west slope of the Cascades can do that to couples. Anyway, Msla has changed from the old days. Not sure I'd want to live there again, even if I could afford it. Have no problem with it being a liberal bastion of the western part of the state. I don't like newcomers moving here for reasons you mentioned.
Missoula is a place by itself. University of Montana is a good college. Sorry, the bitter cold winters would be too rough ln me. Perfect place for a summer home.
Don’t know about the growth thing. Some pretty substantial changes in the economy would have to happen. Right now anyone (who isn’t already established) besides wealthy people importing money can’t really afford to live in Missoula. Time will tell I suppose.
I moved to MIssoula in 1986. Folks weren't very welcoming to people from out-of state even back then. my oldest son, who was middle school age was bullied as soon as he started middle school. . Thanks for sharing. MIssoula is a great place to live. But even when I moved here in 1986, people weren't very welcoming to people from out of state. which was absurd because my family has lived in Missoula since 1921.The field behind sentinel high school is named Stegner field after my grandfather who was a well known and successful track coach. so if I was coach's granddaughter it was okay if I moved here. Of course we used to come up here to visit my grandparents and cousins every summer. Oddly, I ended up with the original mortgage documents to my grandparents house on Plymouth in the slant streets. they paid $900 for it in the 1930s. those prices are long gone in MIssoula now. I don't think that you can even rent an apartment for that amount of money. and you certainly can't buy a house.
I couldn't agree more . The native montana folks are the nicest people anywhere. I miss missoula. Just wish Californians would leave so home prices would go back down then I will move back
You mean native Montana as in indigenous Native Americans and not Anglo Americans right? Unless you’re NA then you’re just as an immigrant as the Californians as well.
@@aether4554 No. I think he means, people from Montana who lived there before trash Californians from San Fransisco migrated across the country to every nice place they could find to avoid fixing their communist hellhole of a state. That they destroyed and refuse to fix or acknowledge. And then pseudo their way out of constructive self analysis by embuing themselves with a Native American likeness. As if there is any similarity, whatsoever. Natives respect the land. Californians trash it. Which is why every National Park in the state now requires permitting, and people can't even go visit yellow poppy fields. Then they cry "THATS NOT ALL OF US". Yes. Yes it is. These people destroyed Bend Oregon too. And Colorado. And Texas. And Arizona. And basically everything they touch. Because they're an incognizant disease of state programmed social media junkies and tech addicts who have a disconnect with themselves and everything around them.
Texans have ruined Montana the most. But everyone scapegoats on Californians because it's trendy. Most Californians are pretty chill except Bay Area hipsters. It's a big state and very rural and red.
Camp along one of our rivers in town. Some people will come along and move you to a free motel. Do some paper work and you will get free medical and free dental. Free meals. City will not arrest you because jail is a revolving door. Some of our new residents think jail is a luxury motel in the winter. Putting you in an apartment looks better than having you in jail and creates a housing shortage. City is creating a homeless problem in order to make a solution. What is Mayor Engen's solution? The largest drug treatment center in USA. The largest mental health treatment center in USA. City is buying property and zoning for such a thing on West Broadway. Called a Green economy. I have lived in Missoula since 1960. You want all the things to do, move to Portland Oregon. There is much more variety of activities. Drug related crime here is getting out of control and more police is not working. Higher taxes with no results. People are people no matter how many trees you have. The city's actions encourage all the unfortunates of other towns to come here. Professional tax leeches.
Any thoughts on best town/city you would prefer to live in between Prescott, Missoula, or Boise? I understand different populations, but your thoughts or anyone interested to chime in would be great!
Who remembers Charlies, Connies/the Pine Street Tavern, Tommy the Leprechaun, punk bands at Jays Upstairs? Trucks scraping their tops in the Orange Street wormhole despite the flashing warning sign…
I'm American living in Alberta Canada. Let me tell you, I'm looking to relocate. Why? I've NEVER seen a more unhappy people than here and mainly because most come from all over the world. Different cultures. There's not much eye contact and NO smiles. Smiles are rare. I've been here just over 5 years now and I'm feeling the strong oppression not to mention most Canadians do NOT like Americans. Welcome to Canada. It is beautiful up here... Oh my!! The town of Cochrane is my happy place however!! I'm so sad from the culture and I've been harrassed a few times for just being American. Either they love you or hate you. So, the other people coming in to Montana from other States, I can almost tell you that their attitude is probably by far better than most Canadians. Now I've gotten to experience it up here... I now know that Canada and Australia are close knit together and that most Australians don't like us either. Nice! So, most will be nice to your face but watch their eyes... Tells alot!! I've got alot of stories and when I've shared with my family and friends back in the US... Their mouths drop open. I've never cried so hard in my life and I wished it was different but it's not. So, I'm looking to relocate.... USA .... I'm in love with you my home land. ❤️🇺🇸
Alberta is kind of its own thing. Kind of the Wyoming of Canada, even if your experience is coming from Montana. I'm sure you don't need another American to tell you that life is different if you were living in BC or Ontario.
@@javyjavyjavyjavy I've heard that... But most Canadians in general do not like Americans. I don't think most Americans do not like Canadians. Although, I now know how the Mexicans feel. Honestly, here, I think most the atmosphere is due to the different cultures coming in. I hear the East coast people are a little bit different in Canada but I met one lady and I thought she was really sweet. I hear Quebec is French and most French people do not even like the other Canadians and in fact I hear at least the buzzword is that they don't like anybody coming into Quebec that's not a French Canadian. Well my parents sold their home in Duvall Washington to a Quebec couple that was having a baby and they were actually offered a lot more money from a single guy who really wanted it but my parents took under their asking price for a family to come into the neighborhood so they said yes to the Quebec family. I don't know they were really nice to us. but I've heard a lot of different people even different people I've met strangers going back to the states that have traveled through or vacation through Canada and I haven't met anybody that was happy with BC either and it's interesting cuz I've never had a issue with anyone from BC I think that they're really friendly. But I guess even people from BC can't stand the US people. Would you happen to be a dual citizen by any chance?
people from bay area, portland, seattle are way worse. fun fact: texans are ruining montana the most, but everyone scapegoats on californians because it's trendy. sheep
Why do you say this? We're moving out of Oregon for obvious reasons and Missoula is high on our list. I don't want to be anywhere that resembles Portland in any way.
@@andrewnelson3683 Dont move to Missoula, Bozeman, or Billings then. All of southern Montana is flooded with California and Portland hipsters taking over.
@@IslandHopperTV Jackson is super expensive;;;that's where billionaires have their 2nd homes..but the pics and videos of the place don't lie...stunning
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Went there in 2021 for trucking school. Enjoyed my time in the state. Very beautiful place.
Lived right outside of Missoula for many years, maybe Missoula is welcoming newcomers but down the road not so much. You did not mention the terrible hard cold snow filled winters. Over the years I have seen lots of people move here but they move out after a couple years. Wages are low, winters are cold and it is expensive. Our locals are finding they can no longer afford to live in their homes because of high property taxes and rent is high. So that has a lot to do with how the locals feel about the new comers. Just thought I would share some of local feelings not all of us feel that way but oh Jeff now so so many do.
Loved this! Moving up to Montana in about a year for University from Arizona. Big change but I’m excited!
I went from a university up to Montana as well for graduate school. I went to Montana State. Great School but there were a few shitheads there and they weren't for Montana either but from places like Michigan Minnesota and Oregon. Other than that I love the place
@@tvtvvtvt8017wdym shitheads? Like racists? Or just bad people?
Studied and lived there many years ago! A place filled with so many memories!
Taking a plane to visit my family in Montana, couldn’t be more excited, I just can’t wait so I watch these until I can actually go!
Wait til u see how beautiful
I like all your videos and the way you explain the things! You are a great person! All the best and success!
This was a beautiful video for Downtown missoula, thank you, I love living in missoula MT truly.
@Katherine H oh yes, I ve never really heard anyone regret moving here, you will love it. Thank you for your service
@@ariel6505 I'm trying to get the hell out of Portland. I'm stuck here to fulfill a contract until October of 2022. I'm very excited to leave Portland in the dust. This city used to be very pretty and now its really gross.
@@ariel6505 *is it safe for a colored person to live? Because it is beautiful,I just don't want to live in a place where you get a lot of stare.*
@@princetigerbeatz9316 of course it is
@@ariel6505 Cool, because certain places in Idaho was weird.
I’m a truck driver from East Tennessee and this place feels like back home small but growing. Nestled in the mountains with all kinds of things to do outdoors.
Think Pigeon Forge without the crazy tourist traps.
@@yourmom9758 exactly lol
This is living right down here
This channel is Top notch the best Travel Guide on all of youtube 99% of the other channels spend 99% of the time just showing their faces instead of the location they're visiting, Plus you get loads of info here, Well done Mate 10/10
Missoula is known for its blue-ribbon trout fishing (made famous by A River Runs Through It) and spectacular natural beauty. The outdoor recreational opportunities are limitless. ... And we proudly live our history - Native American and Lewis & Clark to Smokejumpers and Glacial Lake Missoula.
Thank you sir for information about Missoula Montana hope to visit sometime soon. GODBLESS ❤
MSLA will always be home! Thx for sharing!
Awesome thank, thank you for sharing
Love to see Big Blue represented in Montana. Go Blue!
I'd love to come out to Missoula and perform. Possibly this summer.
My name is Wesley Kisor. I don't know if you knew but the novel A River Runs Through It which was made into a movie was filmed in Missoula Montana.
great video. I cant wait to video Montana.
On a side note. I always find it interesting how settlers wanted protection from hostile invaders....when technically THEY were the invaders. Its really no different than if someone were to camp on your front yard. I get it though. It was the past. Its just ironic. natives did horrible things to other natives as well, so please dont flame me lol.
Very true!!
they built a nation from scratch. there was nothing here. but thank you for acknowledging the concept of racial territory as legit.
Hi guy ! love your video. It gets me miss the Missoula so much during my study at the UM. Miss the Clark Fork river in the summer for floading with cool smoke beer.
Here because of Maid. Beautiful.
Nice small town city. Clean and orderly.
Hey Jeff. Been watching Yellowstone so here I am.
Loving to see this! And that was an awesome wildpainted mural!
going to school up there!! cant wait!!
Very informative. Scenic place. Nice town, seems quite and peaceful. Considering a visit.
Canada is better but any northern border town is better than nothing.
Missoula is a great place to visit. Late August through September are particularly nice, if the forest fire season has been mild. Otherwise, late April to early June is good as well. Lots of local sites and attractions not mentioned in the video. You can do a couple days in Missoula and do an easy weekend trip to Glacier Park as well, which is very worth it.
missoula its my dream too move into mountana amazing place
I love how EVERY single town and state locals say, "Don't move here! We won't accept you!" Lol why? I'm an American like you.
Thanks for this thoughtful, helpful episode.
I got a lot from it.
The little downtown looks so quaint.
Going up next month for our 2nd visit. We liked the Iron Horse. Good video, thanks for sharing
This was great! I love living here ❤️
Great video! Such a beautiful place. My husband and I Added Missoula to our potential list. We’d just need to make sure he can move his plumbing job over. I’m an admin so can find something anywhere we go. Thank for the video
I'm from Brazil and I came from the Maid series, fantastic city 😍
Same here from the Maid series , I am from Germany 😍
Me too from Maid series, Italy
I miss living in missoula montana I can only go there for the summer now though :( I was visiting when this video was posted lol
Another great tour. Not gonna lie, your videos make me want to move to Montana BTW: SURFING IN MONTANA?!!
Eyy we're closed
Stay where your at
Montana is a great place to visit. I take a yearly trip to MT to elk hunt for many years and love it. Saying that to suggest, visit MT and enjoy it, but I wouldn't move there.
My bf and I are going for the first time the second week of November from WA state. I know there may be snow but I’m hoping we will still be able enjoy ourselves as I mainly wanted to go for the beauty of the state. Thanks for the video!
I 💓 Missoula it's my favorite place ... I 've always had some much fun in Zootown.... Whether it was going 2 pubs, distelleries, bars or just being in nature or chillin by there river ... One thing I 💓 about Missoula is as a gay man I always feel so safe & I also feel safe walking around at nite by myself which I don't feel here living in Seattle .... Can't wait 2 get back 2 Zootown 2 see my friends & 2 enjoy nature in Jan.....
It is a perfect video. This city stole my heart.😃
Just came back from Missoula. I love Montana!!❤
I really enjoyed your video. Great channel. ⭐️💕
Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼🇦🇱
The Oxford, "I would imagine that's a British Pub". made me chuckle.
Great little spot to eat.
I almost Laughed out loud when he said that ... Obviously he did not go inside. @BrandonGange yes a great eating place
Had to search the comments before replying, that was funny! For OP, the Oxford is a historic saloon that leans into preserving that history. More old west than old Westminster.
Love missoula ❤️ living there for bout 14 years.....now im in thailand....will be back there soon miss missoula zoo town...🥰
How do you go back to the snow after Thailand?!
@@charlottaw599 i get use to it. Even i use to live in McCall Idaho for couple years and after that work in Williston ND. for other 3 1/2 years. I love snow.😂👍
@@chaitea6829 I want to move from LA so badly!
Lived in Sweden 1/2 my life then here. California is still such a beautiful state with the most diverse landscape but well, you know…
My hometown! ♥️♥️♥️
I like to visit
Montana's greatest city"
I visit MT yearly, and absolutely love it. However, wouldn't want to move there.
if you wouldnt move there you don't "absolutely love it", you kind of liked it.
@@michaelhuang0417 aw, I love it! However, I respect the locals and hate to see the growth of such a beautiful state and don't want to be a part of the growth. I travel across country to MT at least once per year, and will leave it that way. I'll just keep giving MT FWS and the locals my money every year. 😉
Very nice travel vlog! Great presentation! I am a new subscriber to your channel.
I'll be moving there next month :) i love montana. I wanted to move to kalispel but im a trucker and missoula is off i90 so its easy to find a job.
Itll be nice to go home without having to deal with all the traffic and commotion i get in Western Washington. And it seems very truck friendly unline washington
I'm also looking for an out of the ways place like this to move to. Get a house with acreage and park my truck right in the driveway. Ah, man its good to dream. Republican from socal btw.
They need upgrade great falls Montana nice video
Big Sky Country!
Great video
Excellent tour!
There used to be beautiful trees, picnic tables and benches in front of that courthouse....but, because homeless people sat on those benches ( OMG!!)...they took EVERY TREE, PICNIC TABLE AND BENCHES OUT!! UGLY!! JUST PLAIN UGLY NOW!! BUT...I LOVE Missoula!!! Used to live there 💕😊
That's really sad :(
Considering moving there is it a good idea?
Went to U of M in 1974-75. Went back in 2018 and climbed up to the "M". I almost died--should have done it when I was 20 years old. Missoula in 2018 is very gentrified. Missoula Wine Merchants and Worden's are a far cry from Freddy's Feed and Read.
Great video. I'm going there in a month so I'm just getting ready. Question; are you walking away at the end of every shot on purpose or did it just end up that way? Lol I'm not trying to be mean, I just noticed that. It's definitely a style
Good stuff! Small detail when you pointed out the M it was actually Greenough park in the lower rattlesnake
My Son me and my best friend are flying there in August for Pearl Jam.. we only have a few days .. got a little time .. what do recommend.. we are from KS .. thanks .. love the video ❤
I love your videos. We are here in Missoula for a few days. Up from Hill Country Texas. Are there any other videos you do in addition to “IslandHopper.” Probably some of the best travel guide. Full of information and to the point. Nice voice to listen to. Others travel guides try to hard and talk too much about themselves.
Thanks.
Do you have any video on Montana during winter?
I lived in Msla in the early and mid '70s. I was happy to call it my home, made many friends during my brief college days. Then I left with a young girlfriend, whom I married and much later divorced. The Puget Sound area of Seattle and into the west slope of the Cascades can do that to couples. Anyway, Msla has changed from the old days. Not sure I'd want to live there again, even if I could afford it. Have no problem with it being a liberal bastion of the western part of the state. I don't like newcomers moving here for reasons you mentioned.
Seriously considering moving to Missoula next fall. Need to get out of Illinois asap & sadly CO has become just the same. 😣
Don’t move to Montana .. it’s crowded enough…. Try North Dakota
@@jeffkuykendall3189 Now I'm definitely moving to Montana just for you. Thanks for the tip. And lucky for you I'm a "crazy socialist".
dude im in illinois too wanting out. i would love to montana been wanting to move there or colorado for years.. just have to get a job out there first
@@blakeantos1301 Colorado is garbage now. There are pockets of the city to get away but it’s few and far between.
Looks nice. I'd love to visit, one of these days.
Great tour. Guessing the one’s with Sticks up the rear are from; Californey & NY’ers primarily. No surprise.
Thank you for the public service announcement. As a planner I can appreciate the efforts to control harmful displacement.
Missoula is a place by itself. University of Montana is a good college. Sorry, the bitter cold winters would be too rough ln me. Perfect place for a summer home.
The bright shirt makes you look young and energetic.
Hey Jeff, Been a while since I had time to watch videos, I have 10 acres on the Clark Fork river, never seen it. Hahaha.
never seen it? Dang. I hope you can get up there and see your land its like America's Switzerland up there.
This re-enforces the reasoning behind me moving from Canada to here
A beautiful city. Are there good job opportunities and nutrition?
Pass through there a week ago coming from whitefish . They were getting hit with 3 ft of snow ❄️.
I would like going there
Don’t know about the growth thing. Some pretty substantial changes in the economy would have to happen. Right now anyone (who isn’t already established) besides wealthy people importing money can’t really afford to live in Missoula. Time will tell I suppose.
I've been to Missoula a few times. It's a gorgeous town. If I ever had the money, I wouldn't mind living there. But I don't, so I won't.
Man, I wish I lived there.
I moved to MIssoula in 1986. Folks weren't very welcoming to people from out-of state even back then. my oldest son, who was middle school age was bullied as soon as he started middle school. . Thanks for sharing. MIssoula is a great place to live. But even when I moved here in 1986, people weren't very welcoming to people from out of state. which was absurd because my family has lived in Missoula since 1921.The field behind sentinel high school is named Stegner field after my grandfather who was a well known and successful track coach. so if I was coach's granddaughter it was okay if I moved here. Of course we used to come up here to visit my grandparents and cousins every summer. Oddly, I ended up with the original mortgage documents to my grandparents house on Plymouth in the slant streets. they paid $900 for it in the 1930s. those prices are long gone in MIssoula now. I don't think that you can even rent an apartment for that amount of money. and you certainly can't buy a house.
I couldn't agree more . The native montana folks are the nicest people anywhere. I miss missoula. Just wish Californians would leave so home prices would go back down then I will move back
You mean native Montana as in indigenous Native Americans and not Anglo Americans right? Unless you’re NA then you’re just as an immigrant as the Californians as well.
@@aether4554 - Amen!
@@aether4554 No. I think he means, people from Montana who lived there before trash Californians from San Fransisco migrated across the country to every nice place they could find to avoid fixing their communist hellhole of a state. That they destroyed and refuse to fix or acknowledge. And then pseudo their way out of constructive self analysis by embuing themselves with a Native American likeness. As if there is any similarity, whatsoever. Natives respect the land. Californians trash it. Which is why every National Park in the state now requires permitting, and people can't even go visit yellow poppy fields. Then they cry "THATS NOT ALL OF US". Yes. Yes it is. These people destroyed Bend Oregon too. And Colorado. And Texas. And Arizona. And basically everything they touch. Because they're an incognizant disease of state programmed social media junkies and tech addicts who have a disconnect with themselves and everything around them.
Texans have ruined Montana the most. But everyone scapegoats on Californians because it's trendy. Most Californians are pretty chill except Bay Area hipsters. It's a big state and very rural and red.
So many good native Americans all up through Montana
California, New York, and Boston would be my guess.
Missoula's growing faster than Billings, so it's just a matter of time before it catches it to become the largest city in Montana.
Thx
Good vid
Camp along one of our rivers in town. Some people will come along and move you to a free motel. Do some paper work and you will get free medical and free dental. Free meals. City will not arrest you because jail is a revolving door. Some of our new residents think jail is a luxury motel in the winter. Putting you in an apartment looks better than having you in jail and creates a housing shortage. City is creating a homeless problem in order to make a solution. What is Mayor Engen's solution? The largest drug treatment center in USA. The largest mental health treatment center in USA. City is buying property and zoning for such a thing on West Broadway. Called a Green economy. I have lived in Missoula since 1960. You want all the things to do, move to Portland Oregon. There is much more variety of activities. Drug related crime here is getting out of control and more police is not working. Higher taxes with no results. People are people no matter how many trees you have. The city's actions encourage all the unfortunates of other towns to come here. Professional tax leeches.
It's a mess, that's for sure!
Any thoughts on best town/city you would prefer to live in between Prescott, Missoula, or Boise? I understand different populations, but your thoughts or anyone interested to chime in would be great!
Who remembers Charlies, Connies/the Pine Street Tavern, Tommy the Leprechaun, punk bands at Jays Upstairs? Trucks scraping their tops in the Orange Street wormhole despite the flashing warning sign…
Coming over from Scotland for a visit soon, now i know where the bars are 😆
I'm American living in Alberta Canada. Let me tell you, I'm looking to relocate. Why?
I've NEVER seen a more unhappy people than here and mainly because most come from all over the world.
Different cultures. There's not much eye contact and NO smiles. Smiles are rare.
I've been here just over 5 years now and I'm feeling the strong oppression not to mention most Canadians do NOT like Americans. Welcome to Canada.
It is beautiful up here... Oh my!!
The town of Cochrane is my happy place however!!
I'm so sad from the culture and I've been harrassed a few times for just being American. Either they love you or hate you.
So, the other people coming in to Montana from other States, I can almost tell you that their attitude is probably by far better than most Canadians.
Now I've gotten to experience it up here...
I now know that Canada and Australia are close knit together and that most Australians don't like us either. Nice!
So, most will be nice to your face but watch their eyes... Tells alot!!
I've got alot of stories and when I've shared with my family and friends back in the US... Their mouths drop open.
I've never cried so hard in my life and I wished it was different but it's not.
So, I'm looking to relocate....
USA .... I'm in love with you my home land.
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Alberta is kind of its own thing. Kind of the Wyoming of Canada, even if your experience is coming from Montana. I'm sure you don't need another American to tell you that life is different if you were living in BC or Ontario.
@@javyjavyjavyjavy I've heard that... But most Canadians in general do not like Americans. I don't think most Americans do not like Canadians.
Although, I now know how the Mexicans feel.
Honestly, here, I think most the atmosphere is due to the different cultures coming in.
I hear the East coast people are a little bit different in Canada but I met one lady and I thought she was really sweet.
I hear Quebec is French and most French people do not even like the other Canadians and in fact I hear at least the buzzword is that they don't like anybody coming into Quebec that's not a French Canadian.
Well my parents sold their home in Duvall Washington to a Quebec couple that was having a baby and they were actually offered a lot more money from a single guy who really wanted it but my parents took under their asking price for a family to come into the neighborhood so they said yes to the Quebec family. I don't know they were really nice to us. but I've heard a lot of different people even different people I've met strangers going back to the states that have traveled through or vacation through Canada and I haven't met anybody that was happy with BC either and it's interesting cuz I've never had a issue with anyone from BC I think that they're really friendly.
But I guess even people from BC can't stand the US people.
Would you happen to be a dual citizen by any chance?
Stay there, we don't want you back
nice surfin :)
OMG I have a friend who moved to Missoula from Milwaukee, Wi🚶
Damn, you missed the best thing in Missoula, that being the mecca of FCS football, Washington-Grizzly stadium!
I bet its people from Los Angeles bringing the rude 'tude.
people from bay area, portland, seattle are way worse. fun fact: texans are ruining montana the most, but everyone scapegoats on californians because it's trendy. sheep
My hometown
Of course they’re coming from California! Don’t move here, just visit!!
The statue of the kayaker is actually Brendan representing Brendan who died here.
Better known as Little Portland
Scary thought.
Why do you say this? We're moving out of Oregon for obvious reasons and Missoula is high on our list. I don't want to be anywhere that resembles Portland in any way.
@@andrewnelson3683 Dont move to Missoula, Bozeman, or Billings then. All of southern Montana is flooded with California and Portland hipsters taking over.
Great video...What's your favorite town in the US?
Key west is fun
@@IslandHopperTV awesome what about your favorite mountain town?
@@jeffyeah4256 Jackson Wyoming and the surrounding area. I will keep exploring ask me again in a year.
@@IslandHopperTV what about mexico? favorite town over there
@@IslandHopperTV Jackson is super expensive;;;that's where billionaires have their 2nd homes..but the pics and videos of the place don't lie...stunning
Who's here after watching maid ?
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You’re looking cool sporting that grey hair. Do folks in Montana like folks from AZ?
We don't mind people from AZ at all ;)
@@MrBodoFraggins But folks from So, Cal?
@@royking7298 they might receive a less warm welcome from some, but overall, Missoula is very friendly.
What about people from Seattle?
@@dude4173 Sure. All good.
I’m from Portland. I would love to meet friendly people. I’ve always hated people here but it’s only gotten worse since so many ppl have come here
Rent sucks, food is blah, winter is dark, cold, and long. I hear Spokane has better rivers and better weather.
Leland told me to go back to Missoula, Montanta
Snobs come from New York and California
Thomas's last name was pronouced Mar as in the planet without the S. There is also a county named after him. As any local if I am right.
Come to Billings to do a video!
Lol I like how this video only showed the “good” parts about Missoula… what about the bums and the tents ! 😅