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Though few and far between, the northern communities in this region—Malta, Scobey,
Plentywood, and Wolf Point, to name a few—are strong and tightly knit. They have to be in
the face of the Bakken oil boom—and all that comes with it—just over the border in North
Dakota. The Fort Peck Indian Reservation is a hopeful study in relations between Native
Americans and white settlers. In this part of Montana, the hunting ethos is as deeply rooted
as the agricultural way of life. Farther south, bigger towns like Glendive and Miles City
boast a strong cowboy culture and some surprisingly important art, and the Crow Indian
Reservation is a carefully preserved piece of Western history. Billings, Montana's largest
city and frankly not known for its beauty, is not unpleasant in its size, modernity, and ease
of access. Though decidedly industrial, the city is populated by fiercely loyal and proud res-
idents, many of whom have been in the area for generations. Strong art, theater, and sports
scenes are part of the city's pulse.
