Montanans Won’t Be Happy About This Out-of-Stater Moving To “Live Off The Land”

People Magazine, err People Magazine's website more accurately, published a story about a woman who decided to move to Montana because she was sick of the hustle and bustle.

Sitting in traffic in Portland, Ore., Emmie Sperandeo - who didn't grow up in ranching or agriculture - decided she wanted a change. Now, she's sharing her experience of solo homesteading in Montana on TikTok.

@steadyrein gotta get crafty #montana #mountains #cabin #homestead #horses ♬ original sound - Emmie Sperandeo

I don't want to rip off the article, so go read it yourself if you're interested in the story of her move and how she's getting by in Montana.

I'm here to write about another nationally public out-of-stater moving to Montana. Are we over it? Are we done with the pitchforks and torches toward out-of-staters publicizing Montana? The only reason I'm asking is I was an out-of-stater three years ago, so my opinion could be skewed.

Just the other week, Butte received national attention from a publication about how the filming of 1923 has given Butte some potential.

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My argument, as an out-of-stater, is who cares? She's not obsessively wealthy, I don't think, so it's not like she's buying up all the land. She took a leap of faith and moved to an unknown area to try her hand at homesteading.

I say kudos to her.

Plus, she and other people moving to Montana are good for the economy. More people equals a better economy and more spending in Montana.

But... I also understand wanting Montana to stay as a quiet haven. I really do get it. I'm just being devil's advocate over here.