A grizzly approaches through the wilderness
Great Bear Adventure in Montana is a privately run park that allows visitors to see black bears and grizzly bears roam freely on the grounds. There are relatively few rules other than to stay on the path and to stay in the car. This allows people to get a closer view of bears in their natural habitats than is usually possible.
The park is a well run and interesting, but the truth is bear can be see in many Montana wildlife refugees and state parks. It is advised to stay away from the bears due to the fact that they are territorial and fiercely protective of their young.
There is plenty to do in Montana after viewing the bears in their natural habitat. Montana borders Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, and is the site of the Battle of Little Bighorn. All of these attractions contribute heavily to the tourism industry in Montana.
While visiting one of the national parks in Montana you are encouraged to report all bear sightings to park rangers to keep the park open, and safe, for visitors from all walks of life. Whether a visitor comes to Montana to study bears or to explore the thousands of acres of wildlife preserves they may very well decide that they are going to stay. Few places in the country possess the natural beauty of Montana.
Montana is home to roughly 950,000 people. The median price of a home in Montana in 2002 was $119,000 dollars according to a study down by the Center for Applied Economic Research at Montana State University. The mean annual salary in Montana was $28,670 in 2002 according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This makes Montana an affordable place to own a home.
The people of Montana work in a wide range of industries including; ranching, mining, farming, oil exploration and drilling, lumber, and tourism. According to taxfoundation.org, a nonprofit tax watchdog group, Montana ranks 40th nationally in the tax rate. Residents of Montana can expect to pay 1.1% less in taxes than the national average.
The business climate is also very friendly in Montana. The non-profit group taxfoundation.org ranks Montana as having the sixth best business climate for 2008. This shows that the State of Montana is more than a place for bear watching; it is also a great place to do business.
