10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The State Of Montana

What are some other fun facts about Montana?

If you're into unique trivia about Montana, the Treasure State is, well, a treasure trove of fun facts and unique tidbits perfect for spouting off at your next dinner party:

• Did you know that Montana holds the record for the most dramatic temperature change to occur over a 24-hour period? In 1972 in Loma, the temperature rose from -54 degrees Fahrenheit to 49 degrees Fahrenheit — yes, that's an almost 100-degree change in just one day!
• The coldest temperature ever recorded in Montana was -70 degrees Fahrenheit at Rogers Pass, north of Helena, in January of 1954.
• Montana is also a place that gives the Great Lakes State a run for its money, as there are 3,223 known lakes in our beautiful state, 250 lakes of which can be found within the Glacier National Park boundaries alone!

What are some little-known facts about Montana?

In terms of animals, the Treasure State is a wild, wonderful place. Some little-known facts about Montana animals are that:

• We have more grizzlies than any other state; it's estimated that between 1,800 and 2,000 of these massive mammals call Montana home.
• Cows are also rampant in Montana; there are 2.6 million head of beef cattle here, which outnumbers humans by over 2:1!
• And speaking of population density, we Montanans very much value our space and privacy here. Of Montana's 56 counties, 46 are considered "frontier counties," with average populations of six people or less per square mile. As a point of reference, New York City boasts a population density of 27,000 people per square mile!