Missoula is the county seat of Missoula County, located at the confluence of three rivers and five mountain ranges.
The city is home to a metropolitan population of more than 117,000 and is known for its minor-league and collegiate sports teams, including the University of Montana's Montana Grizzlies basketball and football teams and the Missoula Osprey baseball team.
More than 400 acres of public parks are showcased throughout the city, along with 5,000 acres of conservation lands, 22 miles of nature trails, and outdoor attractions such as golf courses and aquatic parks.
White water rafting is a favorite outdoor activity in the region, popularized by the novel and feature film A River Runs Through It, written by Missoula resident Norman Maclean. Missoula cultural attractions include the Missoula Art Museum, the HIstorical Museum, the 1877 Fort Missoula, and the city's handcrafted Carousel for Missoula.
The city also serves as a jumping-off point for a number of natural areas in the region, including Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness and the Discovery Ski Area.
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