Mountain Sky Guest Ranch

10 Best Ranches and Lodges for Families in the American West - AFAR

"An historic working guest ranch established in 1929 and located a half-hour from Yellowstone, this 17,000-acre property offers 33 log cabin accommodations—many dating to the 1920s—designed in a rustic‑chic style with rough‑hewn beds, stone fireplaces, and large verandas. The experience emphasizes unplugging (limited cell service and no in‑room TVs) and customizable activities for all ages and abilities, including hiking, horseback riding, boating, trout fishing on Big Creek, hayrides, and cattle work. Communal dining ranges from casual barbecues to five‑course tasting menus featuring bison tenderloin and blackberry cabernet sorbet, while the Saloon hosts live music and two‑stepping and a Wellness Center offers massages and an outdoor heated pool." - Jennifer Flowers, Nora Zelevansky, Devorah Lev-Tov