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Montana Dude Ranch Vacation
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At a Glance
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| Famous For: | Spectacular mountain horseback riding, hiking & fishing, LOTS of riding, catering to all levels of ability, we pride ourselves on the fact we are small and offer a very flexible schedule with nothing but personal attention, a fun place to be in the West! |
| Capacity: | 25 |
| Open: | June 1 through September 19 |
| Altitude: | 6629 |
| Location: | 60 miles from Bozeman, 14 miles south of Big Sky, 30 miles to Yellowstone National Park |
| Reservations: | 1-800-995-4237 |
| Rates: |
Adults: $1050-1950/adult 7 night stay; offer Rider and Non-Rider Rates; Peak & Off Peak Rates; discounts available
Children: $835-$1315/child 7 night stay; Child rates 6-14 yrs, under 6 free; offer Rider and Non-Rider Rates, Peak & Off Peak Rates; discounts available |
| Minimum Stay: | 3 night minimum; flexible arrival/departure dates depending upon your schedule |
| Deposit: | 25% of rental required for deposit |
| Payment: | VISA, Master Card, AMEX, Cash, Personal Checks, Traveler and Cashiers Checks |
| Closest Airports: | Bozeman, MT and West Yellowstone |
| Transportation: | $150 round trip charge; Rental Cars available at airport |
| Travel Agents: | YES |
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 Adults OrientedAdult Weeks Adults Only Big/Heavy Riders200-250 lbs. 250-300 lbs. BirdingChildren's ProgramsBaby Sitting Buckaroo Teen Program (13-18) Little Buckaroo's (3-5) Moderate - Half Day Young Buckaroo's (6-12) Children's Trail Riding6 yrs old 7 yrs old and over Computer/Email ServicesCorporate Groups, MeetingsSmall (under 50) CuisineRanch/Western Vegetarian Dude/Guest RanchesEmail Access |
Fishing Fly Fishing Fish on Your Own Professional Guides & Instruction Stream Fishing on Property Type of Fish Trout Spin Fishing River Fishing on Property GolfNear (within 30 miles) HandicappedWheelchair Friendly HikingGuided On Your Own Horseback RidingHorsesAppaloosa Draft Fox-Trotters Paint Quarter Tennessee Walking KayakingLanguages SpokenEnglish Laundry ServiceLiquorBring Your Own |
MassageMountain BikingNaturalist GuidesNon-Riding RatesPack Trips Ranch Activity RaftingNearby (within 30 miles) Short Stays (1-4 days)Always White-Water RaftingWomenOnly | |
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| LODGING |
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| Historic log cabins comfortably furnished in western style, with private bathrooms in each cabin, either gas or wood burning stoves. Each cabin has an outdoor sitting deck with your own rocking chair. Daily maid service is included. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Exceptional horseback trail riding is our primary offering to our guests. Blue ribbon fly fishing, wilderness hiking and mountain biking are also immediately available. For a small additional charge we provide overnight horseback pack trips into Yellowstone National Park and the Lee Metcalf Wildnerness Area. River tubing, horseshoes, evenings around the campfire are also popular, and just a lot of fun "horsing around!" |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| Horse trail rides are available to Children 6 years and older, and wrangler-led horse rides around the ranch for those under 6. A play cabin, horse swings, horseshoes, along with daily babysitting services are also available. For older children and adults, there is a Rec Hall with a pool table and Foosball table as well. |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| All you can eat family style meals of excellent western fare are standard. A Friday night BBQ cookout adds to the ranch family atmosphere. We will cater to your special dietary requirements, including vegetarian meals. You are welcome to bring your own beverages, including alcohol. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| We can host small group meetings or retreats. Our western lodge and our Rec Hall provide adequate meeting spaces accommodating 20-25 attendees. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| Dude Ranchers Association, Montana Dude Ranch Association; Big Sky Chamber of Commerce |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| We are an authentic western dude ranch founded in 1925 and have operated as such ever since that time. We have maintained the historic character of the ranch and take great pride in the small, family atmosphere offered. We limit our capacity to 25 to maintain the personal attention and flexible schedules of our guests. Located on the edge of Yellowstone National Park and the Lee Metcalf Wildnerness area, our trail rides venture easily into spectacular backcountry. We operate our ranch from June 1 through September 21 of each year. |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| Covered Wagon Ranch started hosting guests over 80 years ago by traveling via covered wagon from the town of Bozeman. Today, descendants of some of those first families still stay at the ranch to experience the mystic beauty of the Old West and the Rocky Mountains. Your hosts, Debi and J.T., and your managers, Jeremy and Darlene Young, have carried the tradition on from our founder, Vic Benson, so that guests can still enjoy the fun and flavor of the true Montana Old West. Jeremy and Darlene are the "real cowboys", both born and raised on Montana ranches, starting colts and teaching people how to ride and/or advance their skills. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Covered Wagon Ranch gives the reins over to the guests to lead their own trail in the mountains. We pride ourselves on the fact that we offer the flexibility to plan your vacation to your time schedule. We keep our groups small in an effort to give you the personal attention you deserve. Our staff is here to guide, organize and direct your recreation according to your needs. Structure is suggested, but not mandatory. |
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