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Late August and early September are one of the best times to visit the Whitefish area and Glacier Country in Montana. Days from the beginning of August through the middle of September are a comfortable 70-85 degrees with nights cooling off into the 50’s. The crowds thin out in Glacier Nation...

If your idea of a satisfying ranch vacation includes driving cattle across vast expanses in the American West, playing cowgirl with your girlfriends or learning new skills related to riding, painting, photography, yoga or something else, you are not alone. According to the annual travel industry f...

From one of America’s premiere national parks to charming Whitefish to kid-friendly fun, there are lots of reasons to head to the Bar W Guest Ranch for a Montana dude ranch vacation this summer. Here are five of the top reasons to go West, saddle up and be ready for adventure. ...

These unexpected themed weeks make for a unique and memorable dude ranch experience. by Jocelyn Pierce Sure you’ve heard of horsemanship weeks, weeks devoted to yoga, and weeks for adults only or women only, but these options below are anything but typical. Learn about Native American cu...

This Montana guest ranch on Spencer Lake in Whitefish is popular among single and solo travelers. by Darley Newman One of the draws is Bar W Ranch’s small, family atmosphere, but also the scenic rides. Guests traverse mountains, foothills and open prairies in Montana Big Sky country. Rid...

Why taking a ranch vacation in "Big Sky Country" is ohhh so good!  by Darley Newman With spectacular mountain ranges, lush valleys, rushing rivers with "blue-ribbon" trout fishing, protected open spaces and longtime dude ranches, the sparsely populated state of Montana is a great place to...

Thinking about a girls only getaway? Check out these great equestrian escapes for you and your girlfriends. by Jocelyn Pierce There are many perks to a girls only retreat. Women can focus on themselves and the women in their life that matter most, strengthening friendships and familial relatio...

Snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers, peaceful prairies... Check out the scenery on a photo journey through dude ranches in Big Sky Country! With Glacier National Park, the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Yellowstone National Park, there are lots of reasons to ge...

Mix history, nature and western hospitality for wedded bliss–– dude ranch weddings! by Darley Newman Always dreamed of a wedding with horses? Seeking a beautiful backdrop with history in the great outdoors? Want photos of your bridesmaids in cowboy boots?  A variety of dude ...

Looking for a quintessential winter ranch experience... a cozy winter sleigh ride? Here are five great dude ranches that offer winter sleigh rides. by Darley Newman Want your own Currier & Ives postcard moment in a horse-drawn sleigh? With a little snow and the right destination, you ...