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10 Things That Will Always Make Montanans Think Of Home

Describes various things that make people nostalgic for Montana when they are away.

Published Sep 24, 2017

Written by 

Jessica Wick

You can take the Montanan out of Montana... but, well, you know the rest. Whether a new job, a relationship or just the urge to travel takes you away from Montana, there are certain things that will always make you nostalgic for home. These are a few of them.

1. Wide open spaces like this...

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2. ... and back roads that look like this.

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3. Pasties

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And we're not talking about anything with tassels.

4. Listening to anyone brag about how their state is the prettiest.

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That's cute.

5. Someone waving at you on the road

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Whether the person is just being friendly or wants you to get out of the way, you'll feel a twinge of homesickness.

6. Road construction

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Just like home.

7. Rodeos

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Whether or not you enjoyed the rodeo growing up, it was around you. And no matter where you are, all it takes is the sight, sound and smell of a rodeo to make you miss home.

8. Mountains

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9. Small town charm

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Yes, other states have it. But it's never quite the same.

10. Huckleberry anything

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Why is it that they just tend to taste better in Montana?

If you left Montana and you've been feeling homesick lately, perhaps it's time you moved back.

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