So much to do, so little time...
Yellowstone national park (year-round entrance)
Research your trip:
Map.pdf (1.6 meg)
Official Park Website (great trip planner information)
Yellowstone Safari Company (nature-based tours)
Must See’s: Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful, Grand Canyon
Post photos here of your best Yellowstone shots.
historic towns
Shopping, Art Galleries, Museums, and More...
Livingston - great art galleries (30 minute drive)
Bozeman - great shopping (1 hour drive)
Gardiner - adjacent to Yellowstone Park entrance (25 minute drive)
Must See: Museum of the Rockies (Bozeman)
wait, there’s more...
Private Scenic Shuttle Service thru Yellowstone Park (with lunch)
Hiking and Scenic Map Tips and Instruction
Float Trips and River Rafting (Wild West Rafting)
Hot Springs Pool - Must Do with the Kids! (5 minutes away at Chico)
On-site Massage Therapist
Birding and Wildlife Hikes with Naturalist Jeff Pentel or Bill Edwards
Horseback Pack Trips (Rockin’ HK Outfitters and Wilderness Pack Trips)
Mountain Biking
Alpine and Nordic Skiing
Snowmobiling (Professional Guide Service)
Dog Sled Treks
Wedding Event Planning (Montana Bride) & Ceremony Facility (Deep Creek Range)
Dining
Fine Dining
Chico Hot Springs - Simply, The Best! (10 minute drive)
Livingston Bar & Grill (30 minute drive)
...we can help with reservations
Burger Joints (and Bars)
Chico Bar - Great Weekend Bands! (10 minute drive)
The Old Saloon - Breakfast Served (5 minute drive)
...more available upon request
recommended links
Montana Sporting Journal: A highly recommended “Montana-only” hunting/fishing magazine
Best Fly Fishing Yellowstone Blog: A great blog dedicated to fishing the greater Yellowstone area
VisitMT.com: The State of Montana’s Travel Planning Website
TracyRaich.com: A great realtor, with local knowledge, in Paradise Valley
Mission Ranch Beef: Take home some of the best, grass-fed beef in Montana, grown by my friends at the nearby historic Mission Creek Ranch.
Yellowstone Country Concierge: In our opinion, the best personal concierge service in Southwest Montana.
Hafenrealestate.com: Great realtor in the Seattle area
Hunting
Self-Guided Whitetail Deer Hunting
Multiple tree stand locations. $250 per doe; $500 per buck. Lodging is additional. Maximum 6 does, 3 bucks yearly. Montana license purchased separately.
Upland Bird Hunting
3 day guided hunts for Huns, Sharptails, Pheasants, and Grouse provided by Dennis Kavanagh. Combine the trip with 3 or 4 days of trout fishing for a week long cast-n-blast.
Flyfishing
Other Lodges, Guides, and Partners
Fraser River’s Edge B&B and Fly Gal Ventures: My favorite B&B and guide in British Columbia
Rockin’ HK Outfitters: In our opinion, Rockin’ HK provide the best pack trips in and around Yellowstone Park.