A year-round vacation destination, Missoula is best known as the home of the University of Montana and its Grizzlies football team. You'll have a choice of museums and historic attractions, or you can spend a day outside in one of the public parks. Missoula is an inviting city within Missoula County, Montana, located at the confluence of the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot Rivers at the convergence of five mountain ranges, earning it the nickname the "hub of five valleys." Cultural and historical attractions include the Missoula Art Museum, the handcrafted Carousel for Missoula, and the restored 1877 Fort Missoula military fortress. Nearby, the beautiful Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness offers opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. Visitors can explore the city's 400 acres of lovely public parks, 5,000 acres of conservation land, and 22 miles of nature and hiking trails throughout the year, which offer opportunities for excellent white water rafting.

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