Missoula Rivers

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MISSOULA RIVERS

PEAK TO PADDLE Missoula Rivers

In Missoula, 3 of Montana’s most iconic rivers converge. These waterways are some of the state’s finest — especially for those in pursuit of trout. Scenic and sprawling, Missoula’s rivers are ideal for recreation. From inflating your inner tubes and flowing with the current, to packing up the boat and heading downstream, there are endless ways to enjoy the rivers that make Missoula.

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Situated in the heart of five mountain valleys and at the confluence of three rivers, Missoula, Montana, is a haven for outdoor recreation and nature enthusiasts, as well as an important habitat and migration corridor for many animal species critical to the intermountain west’s vibrant wilderness. Whether you are just passing through or if you call Missoula home, here are some ways you can do your part to keep Missoula beautiful from peak to paddle.

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