We here in Missoula would assume this to be true, but Outdoor Magazine has officially declared our fine little city to be a great place to raise healthy, outdoorsy children.

That's pretty excellent considering that they only picked 5 cities out of more than 19,000. The article cites our rivers, forests, bike trails and parks as contributors to why our kids are outside most of the time, regardless of season. And of course, our more than 200 rivers and streams, snow sports and wildlife.

Factors in choosing the top 5 included affordable housing, exposure to culture and access to outdoors activities.

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