Trail Ride through Big Sky Country: saddle up and explore Montana’s vast landscape on horseback, channeling your inner cowboy or cowgirl as you ride through mountains and prairies of this beautiful state.
Here’s a fun Montana cowboy-inspired bucket list:
1. Trail Ride through Big Sky Country
Saddle up and explore Montana’s vast landscape on horseback, channeling your inner cowboy or cowgirl as you ride through mountains and prairies of this beautiful state.
2. Attend a Rodeo
Experience the thrill of a rodeo, complete with all the classic excitement of bronc riding, barrel racing, and bull riding in towns like Wilsaw, Dillon or Livingston.
3. Visit a working ranch
Spend a few days at a working Montana ranch and try your hand at riding, roping, herding and more.
4. Go fly fishing
Test your angling skills in Montana’s plentiful rivers famous for their awesome trout. Bask in the epic scenery and camaraderie while fishing with family or friends.
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5. Explore ghost towns
Wander through Montana’s historic ghost towns like Virginia City, Bannack, Coloma and more; stepping back in time to the days of gold rushes and frontier life.
6. Camp under the stars
Pitch a tent or park an RV at one of Montana’s many campgrounds, immersing yourself in nature and the tranquility of the great outdoors. Make a campfire, cook up some s’mores and tell stories with family or friends.
(photo courtesy of Red Ants Pants)
7. Attend a music festival
Tap your boots to the rhythm of country and folk music at events like the Red Ants Pants Music Festival, Under the Big Sky, or Montana Folk Festival. Additionally check out spots like the Pine Creek Lodge or Emigrant Saloon for concerts throughout the summer!
8. Explore a National or State Park
Venture into the rugged beauty of Glacier National Park or some of the many State Parks like Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, Bannack State Park, Flathead Lake State Park and more!
9. Learn about Montana's Indian Nations
Consisting of 12 recognized tribes on eight reservations throughout the state. Venture beyond the cinematic version depicted on TV and in movies and experience the many tribal communities, diverse cultures and history of this vast, unspoiled land.
10. Take a scenic drive
Cruise along scenic routes like the Beartooth Highway or Going-to-the-Sun Road, reveling in the panoramic view of mountains, forests, wildlife and the big sky.
