Meet Me in Montana and Bring Fido

Big Sky Country in Southwest Montana, has lots to offer Fido and his family with its vast horizons and abundant landscape. The outdoor enthusiast will feel right at home as many properties can facilitate a fishing or whitewater trip or arrange for horseback riding for you and your family.

A recent trip with our two Directors of Barketing, Zoey and Mattie for Fido Friendly magazine, included three Fido-friendly properties all of which offered beautiful Montana sunsets and welcoming breezes.

The Bar N Ranch

The Bar N Ranch is located roughly six miles west of West Yellowstone, Montana, only ten minutes from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

Resident wildlife and breathtaking views compliment the rustic, yet elegant, surroundings. Jetted spa tubs, wood-burning fireplaces, private outdoor hot tubs, and wireless internet are only a few of the added distinctions that highlight your stay.

The South Fork of the famed Madison River meanders through the two hundred acre ranch offering private access to guests of the ranch. Zoey and Mattie enjoyed frolicking off-leash with resident dog, Ranger.

Breakfast is included and served in the lodge. Choices include hearty French toast and simpler fare. Lucky for us to have reservations for dinner as they were booked the entire weekend. Travelers and guests alike look forward to the cuisine which is served in the rustic lodge dining room. Try the prawn and pear salad for starters and make the difficult choice for entrée. Your well-behaved dog is allowed alone in the cabin, so no need to rush your dining experience.

Spend the day in Yellowstone where your dog is allowed 100 feet from the paved roads and while in town, search out the Nordic trail where you and your dog can hike in all seasons but winter. www.rendezvousskitrails.com

Next stop, the Rainbow Ranch.

Located in the heart of Big Sky country and on the banks of the Gallatin River, the Rainbow Ranch Lodge is an intimate Montana guest ranch offering world-class luxury with relaxed elegance, personalized guest service and unrivaled ambiance.

The Fido-friendly Riverside Log Cabins overlooking the Gallatin River are a fisherman’s paradise. Ideal for a romantic getaway for two or a fly-fishing retreat for ten, the cabins range from two to five bedrooms and are all just a stone’s throw from the Gallatin River.