Small Montana Town Locals Want Off Tourist Maps

March 25, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via AOL.com

Locals in a small Montana town cherish its quiet charm and hope it stays off tourists' radar amid booming visitation to nearby Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Tourism brings economic benefits, reducing household tax burdens by over $721 annually and supporting one in 13 jobs, yet many residents worry about overcrowding, especially during peak summer seasons when 70% near the parks report strained communities.

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