• Experience Goldwest Country in Montana for fishing, camping, horseback riding and western fun.montana fence image by Lee O'Dell from Fotolia.com
  
  Montana is a land of diversity, but it is the natural and unspoiled beauty that makes Montana a favorite vacation destination. There is no better way to experience Big Sky Country than in a rustic cabin or on a guest ranch horseback riding along trails, camping under the stars, or fishing one of the many blue ribbon trout streams. Goldwest Country in southwest Montana offers an abundance of memorable vacation opportunities for the entire family.
  
  

Centennial Guest Ranch (Beardsley Outfitting, Inc.)

• The Centennial Guest Ranch is located 50 miles from Bozeman and 70 miles from Yellowstone National Park, at the base of the Madison River and overlooking the Madison Valley. Two guesthouses, only 100 yards from the main ranch house, accommodate up to 14 people and offer spectacular views of three mountain ranges. Jack Creek, a three-bedroom cabin, sleeps six to nine and has two bathrooms and one large knotty pine living room. Cedar Creek is a one-bedroom cabin, which sleep two to five people, with one bathroom and a large pine living room with wet bar.
  
  2010 Guest Ranch Weekly Rates (as of January 2010)
  Riding Included
  Adults: $1,500
  Children three to 12: $875
  
  Non-riders
  Adults: $1,000
  Children three to 12: $600
  
  2010 Guided Float Trip Rates (per boat) (as of January 2010)
  Madison River: $420 (two people)
  Other Rivers: $450 (two people)
  
  Centennial Guest Ranch
  40 Royal Tine Trail
  P.O. Box 360
  Ennis, MT 59729
  (406) 682-7292
  beardsleyoutfitting.com
  
  

Bull Run Guest Ranch

• Trail ride over 13,000 acres of spectacular scenery for an unforgettable Big Sky Country adventure, near Great Falls, Montana. Bull Run Guest Ranch offers clean and comfortable cabins and will sleep three to five comfortably. Groceries, laundry, gas and small restaurants are located within 10 miles in Cascade. Experienced and novice riders are welcome. Horseback riding requirements include a minimum age of eight years old, a weight limit of 250 pounds and no double-riding is allowed.
  
  Guest Ranch is open May 15 to October 15 and activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, trail rides, photography and wildlife viewing.
  
  Rates as of January 2010:
  Cabin
  $90 per night
  $10 pet fee
  LLC, Military discounts apply.
  (406) 781-0967 or 868-6889
  
  Horseback Rides (as of January 2010)
  1 1/2 hours: $35/person
  2 1/2 hours: $50/person
  Group discounts for parties of six or more.
  
  Bull Run Guest Ranch
  719 Sheep Creek Road
  Cascade, MT 59421
  (406) 781-0967
  bullrunguestranch.com
  
  

Canyon Creek Guest Ranch

• Fifty-five miles southwest of Butte is the Canyon Creek Guest Ranch. This secluded guest ranch, located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, is situated at the base of 10,000-foot Sheriff Mountain. Canyon Creek Ranch offers many opportunities to satisfy your fishing desires, including river float-fishing in the blue ribbon Big Hole River. A quiet creek-side log cabin offers up to 24 people private accommodations and horseback riding, hiking or big game hunting in the fall. Other activities include fly fishing, stream fishing, overnight pack trips, hunting, camping, float trips, snowmobiling and wildlife viewing.
  
  Canyon Creek Guest Ranch is open June through November, and prices include all meals and accommodations.
  
  Rates as of January 2010:
  Loft Cabins
  $350 double occupancy
  $75 each additional person
  
  Single Cabin (one available)
  $250 double occupancy
  
  Canyon Creek Guest Ranch
  P.O. Box 126
  Melrose, MT 59743
  (406) 835-2207
  (877) 518-2407
  canyoncreekguestranch.com