Latest edition of annual survey by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research shows increasing concerns of overcrowding; tourism groups pivot in light of Canadian decline.
In a state that offers roughly 30 million acres of protected federal and state land and the third-lowest population density in the U.S., there are more opportunities to explore the night sky in Montana than just its parks.
In 1919, Missoula lagged a bit behind. I’m sorry. That was actually an understatement of rather generous proportions – Missoula was downright unwelcoming to the coming wave of auto tourism!