Montana is the Treasure State, so of course rock hounding is a popular pastime. Montana's history is based on the discovery of gold, gems, and other minerals - today there are so many resources and groups for those who love rocks, gems, and geology.
There are a lot of things that Montanan's will put up with, but there are a few things that just won't fly. Do your research if you plan to move to Montana. If you struggle with these 5 things, then perhaps take Montana off of your bucket list of places to live.