Why aren't you here? Bozeman, Montana

Why Aren't You Here?
You might have it good where you live, but joining the lucky residents of these 13 towns could be the best decision of your life. Start packing...

We literally just posted a blog about Bozeman, Big Sky or Livingston always being on "THE LIST" and here it is again... Paddler Magazine ranks Bozeman as # 11th best "Paddling" destination.

Read the article here.

Here's a clip: The Town: Nestled between mountain ranges in the Gallatin Valley, scenic Bozeman is strategically placed to take advantage of a variety of sports in every season. Bridger Bowl and Big Sky Resort offer world-class skiing less than an hour from home. A bevy of blue-ribbon fishing streams are in easy reach. Yellowstone National Park lies 90 miles to the south. What else? What about first-rate mountain biking on trails and dirt roads, road bike tours, backcountry skiing, no end of skin-and-turn tele slopes, ice-boating or skating on Canyon Ferry Reservoir, and damn near endless backpacking trails throughout the Gallatin National Forest.

On the social/cultural scene, locals have their pick of several hot springs in the area and restaurants to get together with friends, like Montana Ale Works or The Bistro, both on Main Street. Montana State University adds diversity to the town, along with the world-renown Museum of the Rockies. Bozeman even has an eye toward sustainability; its new public library is a state-of-the-art, LEED-certified green building. And the Emerson Cultural Center, near downtown, offers galleries and events throughout the year. Finally, there's the annual Sweet Pea Festival every August, which brings thousands to town to enjoy the weekend of arts, performance, and music.

Here's the official list:

1. Port Townsend, Wa
2. Grass Valley/Nevada City, CA
3. Fayetteville, WV
4. Bangor, ME
5. Bryson City, NC
6. McCall, ID
7. Hood River, OR
8. San Marcos, TX
9. Wausau, WI
10. Kernville, CA
11. Bozeman, Montana
12. Sitka, Alaska
13. Glenwood Springs, CO

Keep your eyes and ears open, I'm sure this isn't the last list you'll find us....