Named one of America’s coolest ghost towns by Travel + Leisure.

1 hour and 40 minute drive east of the ranch.

Granite Ghost Town State Park showcases remnants of this once-thriving 1890s silver boomtown that bears stark witness to Montana's boom-and-bust mining history.

2 hour drive southeast of the ranch.

Backcountry roads settle you into a 19th century mining landscape before you reach historic Fraternity Hall and Gillian Hall nestled within the privately owned town of Elkhorn.

2 hour 45 minute drive east from the ranch.

Exhibit buildings, artifacts, exhibits and a walking tour are offered.

2 hour and 15 minute drive east of the ranch.

37,000 acres of adventures and activities such as a ropes course, cattle drive, ATV tours, hot air ballooning, wilderness workshops, musical guests, and more.

1 hour drive east of the ranch.

Five 100% natural hot springs pools with temperatures between 100 to 106 degrees F, and a cold plunge at 55 degrees. There are also 2 salt-treated pools that are upper 90’s to 100 degrees.

1 hour drive northwest of the ranch.

Perched at the top of the Montana mountains, Lolo Hot Springs has been a favorite destination for both vacationers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts alike. The hot spring pools heat up from 102-106 degrees.

40 minute drive south of the ranch.

Missoula's original farmers' market with fresh fruits and vegetables, local meat and eggs, and food vendors.
Saturdays: May-September: 8am — 12:30pm; October: 9am — 12:30pm
Tuesdays: July-September, 5pm — 7pm

40 minute drive east of the ranch.

Hiking trail with views of Missoula.

40 minute drive east of the ranch.

Historic site has a visitor center and self-guided tour; you can learn about packers and their animals fighting fires and for backcountry work projects since the 1930s.

25 minute drive north of the ranch.

Forested park along Rattlesnake Creek with paved and natural trails and footbridges.

40 minute drive east of the ranch.

From the lookout atop Williams Peak to the crystal-clear emerald pools of Fish Creek, this state park is full of wildlife, beautiful scenery and places to explore with outstanding opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and wildlife viewing.

35 minute drive west of the ranch.

Frenchtown Pond State Park offers surrounding communities access to a scenic pond for gatherings, recreation and outdoor education. With its well-maintained lawns, picnic tables, playground and flush toilet restrooms, it seems more an urban park but in a rural setting.

25 minute drive northeast of the ranch.

Travelers’ Rest marks the intersection between cultural and natural history. Along the banks of Lolo Creek, visitors explore the landscape used for centuries by Native peoples, visited twice by the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, and home to a wondrous diversity of plants and animals.

45 minute drive southeast of the ranch.

The forest is comprised of four wildernesses, has many lakes and rivers, and 2 visitor centers.

30 minute drive north from the ranch.

If you plan on going to Glacier National Park, get tickets to Going to the Sun Highway booked ASAP at Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor 3-Day Vehicle Reservation.

West Glacier is 3 hours north of here - a beautiful and easy drive of 158 miles.

The first national park! It is 5.5 hours from here - a beautiful Montana drive of 304 miles.

Cowboys & Cowgirls move cattle, rope, and sort on a regular basis and they take their skills to the local rodeos!

Shows the flora, fauna, and natural history of western Montana and features a children’s microscope area in the Naturalist Field Station, a T. rex skull replica, and a Kids’ Discovery Room.

40 minutes east of the ranch.

A free public museum that boasts eight exhibition spaces, a library, an education center, and an inviting information lounge.

40 minutes east of the ranch.

Quaint family-owned & operated book store with over 100,000 books.

Explore the rich history of western Montana found throughout our 32-acre Historic Park.

50 minute drive east of the ranch.

A year-round public, educational museum preserving artifacts of American history, enhancing the community, and promoting responsible citizenship.

1 hour 30 minutes north of the ranch.

Visit us and experience an extensive collection of artifacts and stories that capture the essence of the old west. Open by appointment only.

45 minute drive southeast of the ranch.