Mountain Sky Guest Ranch: Emigrant, Montana

To experience the best hiking and most gorgeous views, Mountain Sky has many hiking options on a daily basis. Twice-daily hikes and many specialty adventures allow you to explore the beauty of flower-filled meadows, majestic rock overlooks, historical sites, and the wonders of Yellowstone Park. As a group or individually, an ideal way to end a day is with a leisurely hike along Big Creek, which could include a glimpse of elk, moose, deer, or - if the time is just right - a bear basking in the twilight of a spectacular Montana sunset. Mountain Sky Guest Ranch

No trip to Mountain Sky would be complete without casting a line in meandering Big Creek, just minutes from your cabin door, one of the many other challenging spring creeks of Paradise Valley, or the world-famous Yellowstone River. Mountain Sky's staff includes a fly-fishing instructor ready to teach you the basics on a ranch pond stocked with rainbow trout. For guests interested in more intensive fishing, trips can be arranged to any of the many blue-ribbon waters that are an easy drive from the ranch. Mountain Sky Guest Ranch

For unique evening entertainment, Mountain Sky offers a variety of activities such as rodeos, piano sing-a-longs, Western dancing, hayrides, or simply sitting around a crackling campfire listening to the coyotes howl. For those evenings when you just want to relax, head for the lounge in the main lodge. We'll build a roaring fire in our indoor and outdoor stone fireplaces so you can cozy up and let the day's discussions carry into the night. Finally the place to end a perfect day is outside in our heated pool or hot tub, where the crystal-clear, star-filled sky will remind you that you are in the "Big Sky Country" of Montana. Mountain Sky Guest Ranch

Mountain Sky is the perfect summer family getaway, offering special moments together. From morning until bedtime, the staff has a variety of fun activities planned to entertain and delight children of all ages - horseback rides, games in our heated swimming pool, fishing in the ranch pond, participating in arts and crafts, taking nature walks, and many crazy and wild antics cooked up by our creative staff. From cuddling your infants to adventuresome outings for your teens, our well-trained counselors supervise your children's activities so you are free to enjoy yours. The unpretentious, comfortable, rustic atmosphere at Mountain Sky keeps families coming back. Mountain Sky Guest Ranch