I honestly had no idea and I was raised here.

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So KOA or Kampgrounds of America have been around for quite a while. My family and I used to stay at them all over because not only were they affordable, but they were super nice and a great time. That's why it blows my mind that growing up in Montana, I had no idea about this fact about the KOAs.

Did you know that the first ever Kampground of America was in Billings, Montana? I had no idea. I was in Billings a couple weeks ago for a bachelor party and I was staying with one of the groomsmen at the KOA. It's a pretty awesome KOA. They have a pool, even though it's next to a river, they also have mini golf, a restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner and so much more. I was blown away on how great this KOA was. I went into the office to buy a bottle of water when I commented on how great this spot was and one of the employees thanked me for the compliment and said, "It's crazy to think this is the first ever KOA." I was dumbfounded.

I looked it up right away and learned that the Billings KOA was the first ever KOA in America. It was founded in 1962 and also is the headquarters for all the KOAs. That is simply awesome. If you are heading over to Billings for a visit or going on a trip anywhere in the U.S., I highly recommend staying at a KOA. They are always run by great people and I know that you will always have a great time.

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