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The Ranch at Rock Creek. Montana

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If ‘glamping’ is your idea of heaven (and if it’s not, it should be) look no further than The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana.  With outdoor ranch activities for the whole family and 5-star amenities, this dude ranch is the perfect package.

Each cabin at The Ranch at Rock Creek captures the authentic, rustic feel, but does not lack in luxury.  The Ranch offers 10 private, home-living cabins, and they all have many unique qualities, including their names: Eagle’s Perch, Bluebird, and Sara Jane’s Cottage, just to list a few. Occupancies range from 2-10 guests, depending on the cabin.  All cabin’s have stunning views of the surrounding valley and hillsides.

In addition to the 10 cabins, the Ranch at Rock Creek also offers eight canvas cabins, which are all individually furnished in a rustic yet luxurious camp style with private bathrooms, amazingly comfortable beds, and the calming sounds of the creek running just outside your door.  This experience will bring you all the joys of camping, and will leave the ‘roughing-it’ to someone else.  The Brook & Cut-Bow cabins feature a king size bed in one room, and, separated by a large curtain, there are two twin beds and a trundle, making these the perfect accommodations for your family vacation.  With 810 total square feet and an adorable reading nook, you will have no issue losing yourself in this heavenly, natural setting.

There is no shortage of activities and adventures for you and your family at The Ranch.  Try your hand at target-shooting, horseback riding, Montana fly fishing, hiking mountain biking, wildlife viewing or archery.  If you’re looking to pencil in a little more relaxation time, head down to the pool and jacuzzi, both of which overlook the vast valley, making this the perfect spot to soothe your riding muscles, splash around with the kids, or just enjoy the Montana sun.

 

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The Resort at Paws Up. Montana.

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There is something about Montana dude ranches that make me swoon. Maybe it is the childhood memories it brings me (given that my parents used to take my siblings and me every year to the same ranch), or maybe it is the jaw-dropping scenery that only Montana has to offer.

After years of research, we found out favorite ranch, Ranch at Paws Up. Situated in the heart of a sprawling 37,000-acre cattle ranch in Montana, is the luxurious Resort at Paws Up. Paws Up brings a whole new dimension to the concept of a dude-ranch, while this is a place for the outdoors-lovers, its also incorporates rustic luxury and style. Each day is a new adventure, from fly-fishing to horse-back riding excursions to hot air balloon rides, I promise you could never be bored. Paws Up also has a Glamping component, for those who want to be immersed in the pristine wilderness without sacrificing the amenities of a 5-star hotel.

Families and couples can choose to stay in a luxury vacation home or a luxury tent (the tent is way more fun). The luxury vacation homes offers complete seclusion for your family in your own little wilderness sanctuary. Luxury ranch accommodations come with complete with panoramic vistas and an extensive list of features such as a great room with a soaring vaulted ceiling, a cook’s kitchen, a loft game room, and three master suites featuring en-suite master bathrooms outfitted with a spacious slate shower, a jetted spa tub, sumptuous spa products and plush towels. If I could stay in any of the homes I would stay in the Wilderness Estates; large, private, and oh-so-chic.

The camps are designed for a large family who wants to enjoy the quiet of the wilderness, while still being connected to the Resort, you even get your own Camp Butler! There are 5 different types of camps to chose from, my favorite being the Cliffside Camp. Located across Paws Up’s famous covered bridge and atop a soaring cliff that overlooks the Blackfoot River and Elk Creek, Cliffside Camp combines luxurious amenities with the Resort’s most stunning views to create the ultimate Glamping experience in Montana. There are four two-bedroom tent suites feature plenty of room for families, while two one-bedroom (adult-only) honeymoon tents serve as the quintessential accommodations for romantic getaways. 

If you’re worried about refined culinary offerings, don’t be. The Resort comes with 6 different dining options, all using the freshest and most organic options, without sacrificing that great smoked meat flavor. Your must-experience dining option is Chuck Wagon, their outdoor dining experience. Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage to Blackfoot River and enjoy an Angus Prime Ribs, cooked before your very own eyes. After your ginormous meal, head to Spa Town, an entire clearing dedicated to wellness and spa treatments within your own private tent. Life out there in the unspoiled wilderness is so perfect, you’ll forget about your city life altogether!

 

Photographs courtesy of the property.