"Located roughly six miles from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park in a sprawling 200-acre valley near the South Fork of the Madison River, this seasonal ranch (open May 8–Oct 6) offers a mix of seven cowboy-inspired lodge rooms and eight private one- to four-bedroom log cabins, all with en suite bathrooms. Guests can pursue on-site outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, rafting, and fly-fishing. The on-site restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients with a Western flair—menu examples range from sunflower hummus to an elk and bison Bolognese—and evenings include complimentary s’mores around the fire. The property follows a light-footprint development philosophy and aims to foster appreciation and protection of the surrounding environment; rates at launch begin around $296." - Bailey Berg