Gaylen B.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Since 1987.
What’s your favorite thing about living in Bozeman?
It’s very active and it's changing and sometimes change is good, I believe. Take the good with the bad. And lots of things to do outside. Of course. I guess that's why a lot of people moved here. Like I say, it's young and vibrant and keeps you young that way, I think.
Favorite local spot?
Well, a bunch of us guys go to Cafe M for coffee most days of the week. That's one favorite spot to go to. There's a lot of great music venues in town.
Clayton P.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
About two years.
What’s your favorite thing about living in Bozeman?
The four seasons I like a lot.
Favorite local spot?
The river.
Ali F. and Katie A.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Almost two years. Since 2010.
What do you like about Bozeman?
A sense of community. And accessibility.
Favorite local spot?
Treeline Coffee Roasters, Wild Crumb and Plonk.
Anthony M. and Michelle
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Since 2001.
What’s your favorite thing about living in Bozeman?
Annoyingly Montanan. The sunshine and winter.
Favorite local spot?
Going in the hot springs. Anywhere outdoors.
Sarah Z. and Eli Z.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Just moved back here two months ago.
What brought you back here?
Family and a job offer.
Favorite local spot?
Still trying to figure it out. We like Sidewinders. It has the Montana charm
Piper D. and Corrina H.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
About a year and a half.
What’s your favorite thing about living in Bozeman?
The ski community. Being close to Bridger. It’s so beautiful here.
Favorite local spot?
Wild Joe’s
Britany Y.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Moved here in 2010 and moved back 2020.
What made you come back?
We're Montana natives. The big sky. Nothing can compare to how open it is here and how peaceful it is. There’s just nowhere like Montana.
Favorite local spot?
The library as of lately. It’s a great resource for families and kids of all ages.
Julie G and Andrew A
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Ten years and six years.
What do you love about living in Bozeman?
How close we are to the mountains and skiing. I like our community and how nice and friendly everything is with each other.
Favorite local spot?
Feed cafe and Montana Ale House.
Amy M.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Almost five years.
What do you love about living in Bozeman?
I love the atmosphere downtown. Good shops. The people in Bozeman and Belgrade are amazing.
Favorite local spot?
Mountains Walking Brewery. That’s a go to.
Emily H.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
This will be my third winter here. Very excited about that.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
Moving here from Charleston, South Carolina, I kind of have learned to enjoy the best of both worlds. I was in the south for so long. The beach, hot weather. Moving to Montana I get to hike mountains, ski, cross country ski, all the winter activities.
Favorite local spot?
Treeline Coffee Roasters, a lot. Blackbird and Shan. I hike up the M or drinking horse about twice a week.
Beth L
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Since 1989.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
A wide swath of community and friendships.
Favorite local spot?
It used to be the Boiling River before it was dismantled.
Josie S.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Fourteen years.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
The community. I love that there’s always something to do and new people to meet. The adventures. Being outside.
Favorite local spot?
Hiyalite Canyon. Favorite hikes are Heather and Emerald Lakes. Also, Copper Whisky Bar and Grill.. That’s a great bar. Good food too.
Jill Z.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Three years.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
The vibrancy of the town. It’s got things going on, stuff to do, and good people.
Favorite local spot?
The coffee shop in my neighborhood that I can walk to.
Shay W.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
About a year and a half.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
The outdoorsy side of everything. You can do fun stuff in the summer and the winter. I’m a long distance runner, so I can do that all year round.
Favorite local spot?
Map Brewing
Zach (yellow sweatshirt)
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Nine years.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
All the outdoor adventures we can have and how readily available they are. And all the different communities we have to be able to do all those things together.
Favorite local spot?
Map Brewing
Zach (black shirt)
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Since 2018.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
I love hanging out up in the mountains.
Favorite local spot?
Map Brewing.
Susan S.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Off and on since 1981.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
The mountains. This is the Crow homeland and I’m Crow, and this is where our people are from. I’m a mountain girl.
Favorite local spot?
Downtown is nice. Hiyalite is nice.
Blaine D.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
I grew up in Bozeman and moved away after college. My wife and I moved back about eight years ago.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
I love the people. I always did and still do.
Favorite local spot?
Anywhere my wife is.
Carol D.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Eight years.
What’s your favorite part about living in Bozeman?
Waking up and looking at the Bridges every morning.
Favorite local spot?
Anywhere I can play pickleball.
Luke J.
How long have you lived in Bozeman?
Fourteen years.
What do you like about living in Bozeman?
My family. My church. The outdoor community. Bridger Bowl.
Favorite local spot?
Home.