Distinctly Montana Magazine

W W W. D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA NA . C O M 15 CONTINUED RECREATION ROYALTY W W W. D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA NA . C O M 3 RECREATION ROYALTY THE MONT-KATEER Mountain bike Road bike Kayak Gift shop Snack Shop Emergency Room The outdoors is their realm, and beware the withering glare they have for any mere commoners within it. Their tent will be the only one with turrets in the campground. The Mont-Kateer can be plentifully found in all the gorgeous parks, historic areas and wilderness attractions throughout the beautiful state. The parking lots of these places, more specifically. A Mont-kateer thinks that Montana is just one giant amusement park and all the wildlife are actually animatronic puppets. Also, believes that signs warning of danger are well-made props to make the "Montanaland" experience more realistic. King and Queen of the Mountain, Forest, Prarie, Glade, Park, Dirt Road, Lake, Creek, Stream, or River, they rule anywhere in Montana. One summer, they biked across the entire state just to get a limited edition sticker for the back window of their car. When they deign to drive, of course. Don't be confused if you find a Recreation Royalty boot track that is indented deeper than other tracks: It only means they are carrying both their bike and kayak with them. Unable to pick the right footwear for any conditions, Mont-Kateers can be found in winter boots in summer and clogs in winter. Mont-kateer tracks leading to bison tracks and the resulting scuffle are plentiful, but a keen eye can spot where the Mont-kateer tracks pick up again after being thrown 20 feet by the angry animal. TRACKS TRACKS NATURAL HABITAT NATURAL HABITAT SPECIES VARIATIONS SPECIES VARIATIONS DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS OVERHEARD OVERHEARD* "It's only 20 miles out and back, mostly uphill. We should be done by lunch." "What time do they let the buffalos out? I'm sure they like to be petted." *ALSO, LAST WORDS

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