Missoula, montana

photo by mary durnin firth
 

Mary lives and paints in Missoula, Montana, where she loves spending time outside.

Missoula is a beautiful, small mountain town, situated along the Clark Fork River at the convergence of five valleys. It has a population of about 75,000 and is home to the University of Montana, which has around 15,000 students. It is easy to run, hike, bike, kayak, swim, and even surf in the vicinity.  Surrounded by mountains, it is a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts to live.