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For lovers of outdoor sports, no other place in the country will be as attractive as Bozeman, Montana. The city is named after John Bozeman, who initiated the Bozeman Trail and lies in the enchanting Gallatin Valley. Surrounded by some stunning mountains like the Bridger, the Tobacco Root Mountains, the Big Belt, the Hyalites, the Spanish Peaks and Gallatin Range, this region turns into the perfect location for hiking, skiing, mountaineering and climbing.
Bozeman has a relatively unique climate with much higher rainfall than the surrounding areas. The fertile soil facilities the green vegetation around and promoted the alternate name "Valley of the flowers" for Bozeman. The establishment of Montana Agricultural College is also due to the lushness of the region.
Montana is a however more than the best recreational centre that attracts millions of visitors year on year. It is the hub of some excellent educational, wildlife and economic resources. This unique city boasts of the country’s first national park the splendid Yellowstone National Park where one can see not only the rarest of wildlife but also countless geysers and hot springs. Located in Bozeman is the Montana State University the finest educational institution in the country which offers courses to about 12000 students annually and some major software companies, the prime employers of the city.
For tourists the places of interest include, Montana Arboretum and Gardens, Children's Museum of Bozeman, Museum of the Rockies, Bridger Bowl Ski Area, American Computer Museum, Pioneer Museum of Bozeman, Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin.
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