These interesting facts about Montana for kids include the home to an eagle migration area, the Montana Yogo sapphire, and where dinosaur eggs were found.

Montana is in the northern United States and borders Canada. It’s known as The Treasure State and officially became the 41st state in 1889.

Home to the Rocky Mountain Front Eagle Migration Area. The Golden Eagle and the Bald Eagle are the two types of eagles you’ll find there.

Fact One

The Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only North American gem included in the Crown Jewels of England. These precious stones are naturally bright and clear.

Fact Two

Marion Brandvold found the first dinosaur eggs in 1978 near Choteau, Montana. The mountain they were found on was renamed Egg Mountain.

Fact Three

Water flows to three oceans from the Triple Divide Peak in the Lewis Range of the Rocky Mountains. The streams flow to the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Hudson Bay.

Fact Four

Montana has the largest grizzly bear population In the lower 48 states. Bears live in meadows, forests, and plains.

Fact Five

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