So You Want to Move to Montana?
Written By: Carmen Hobson Real Estate Agent in our Kalispell Office
So you want to move to Montana? What do your friends think? Probably one of two things: “I’m so jealous!”, or “You’re nuts!” It doesn’t seem as if there’s a happy medium between the two, and my husband and I are very happy that we didn’t listen to naysayers when we purchased our property in the Flathead Valley several years ago. Our adventure started with an anniversary trip, and after a few days here, we were convinced that we had to be part of the beauty and mystery of Montana.
When you first arrive, the unbelievable sovereignty of the snow-capped mountain ranges is mesmerizing. Your mind wanders through thoughts of the wilderness those mountains contain, along with endless opportunities for hiking and fishing, hunting and riding, skiing and swimming, or just peacefully enjoying the quiet stillness of the woods. It seems as if every bend in the road is graced with crystal clear lakes, surrounded by deep green pines and flowered meadows. You’ve heard rumors of the bears and moose that frequently appear on doorsteps, and they truly do. You’ll revel at the immense size of the grizzly down by the river bank, and be amused by the tranquil expression of a moose in quiet repose. The bald eagles coast effortlessly in the clear sky, foxes chase chipmunks ‘round the trees, and wolves play hide and seek with you as you pass them by. You’ll see these things as you drive from one quaint town to another, gathering a feel for how unique they all are. Yet, as you chat with the locals, there is a cohesiveness that is quite evident.
One moves to Montana for the lifestyle. In today’s hustle-and-bustle world, Montana has kept it’s independence from the pressures of our compulsively driven society. The people here are intelligent, strong-willed and hard-working, but have not lost sight of the fact that time is a precious commodity. It is not unusual to nudge a door on the local mercantile, only to find it locked during what you’d believe to be “normal business hours”. You might be lucky enough to observe a sign alluding to when the proprietor may return, but don’t count on it. Where did they go? Maybe for an afternoon of skiing on Big Mountain, or canoeing on Bitterroot Lake with the kids. Perhaps they just wanted to do a little shopping in the quaint village of Bigfork, on the banks of Flathead Lake, or catch an early dinner and live music at my favorite spot, the Cottage Inn in Kila.
If you have an adventurous spirit, don’t let fear of something new hold you back. As the old adages go, “You only live once”, and “Time is truly short”, so pack those bags for an excursion to Glacier Park, or a float trip down the Flathead River. Allow yourself to drink in the splendor of Montana, and you may never return from whence you came!
To Contact Carmen regarding living and working in the Flathead Valley See below:
406.871.8760
carmen.hobson@coldwellbanker.com
So you want to move to Montana? What do your friends think? Probably one of two things: “I’m so jealous!”, or “You’re nuts!” It doesn’t seem as if there’s a happy medium between the two, and my husband and I are very happy that we didn’t listen to naysayers when we purchased our property in the Flathead Valley several years ago. Our adventure started with an anniversary trip, and after a few days here, we were convinced that we had to be part of the beauty and mystery of Montana.
When you first arrive, the unbelievable sovereignty of the snow-capped mountain ranges is mesmerizing. Your mind wanders through thoughts of the wilderness those mountains contain, along with endless opportunities for hiking and fishing, hunting and riding, skiing and swimming, or just peacefully enjoying the quiet stillness of the woods. It seems as if every bend in the road is graced with crystal clear lakes, surrounded by deep green pines and flowered meadows. You’ve heard rumors of the bears and moose that frequently appear on doorsteps, and they truly do. You’ll revel at the immense size of the grizzly down by the river bank, and be amused by the tranquil expression of a moose in quiet repose. The bald eagles coast effortlessly in the clear sky, foxes chase chipmunks ‘round the trees, and wolves play hide and seek with you as you pass them by. You’ll see these things as you drive from one quaint town to another, gathering a feel for how unique they all are. Yet, as you chat with the locals, there is a cohesiveness that is quite evident.
One moves to Montana for the lifestyle. In today’s hustle-and-bustle world, Montana has kept it’s independence from the pressures of our compulsively driven society. The people here are intelligent, strong-willed and hard-working, but have not lost sight of the fact that time is a precious commodity. It is not unusual to nudge a door on the local mercantile, only to find it locked during what you’d believe to be “normal business hours”. You might be lucky enough to observe a sign alluding to when the proprietor may return, but don’t count on it. Where did they go? Maybe for an afternoon of skiing on Big Mountain, or canoeing on Bitterroot Lake with the kids. Perhaps they just wanted to do a little shopping in the quaint village of Bigfork, on the banks of Flathead Lake, or catch an early dinner and live music at my favorite spot, the Cottage Inn in Kila.
If you have an adventurous spirit, don’t let fear of something new hold you back. As the old adages go, “You only live once”, and “Time is truly short”, so pack those bags for an excursion to Glacier Park, or a float trip down the Flathead River. Allow yourself to drink in the splendor of Montana, and you may never return from whence you came!
To Contact Carmen regarding living and working in the Flathead Valley See below:
406.871.8760
carmen.hobson@coldwellbanker.com
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