Absolutely Incredible Trail Ride!…read more This was hands-down one of the best horseback riding experiences I've ever had! Jaeli, our lead guide, was amazing--informative, calm, and so kind. She gave clear safety instructions with great explanations and focused on what to do for the best ride possible. Shelby, who rode in the back, was super supportive and made sure no one got left behind. The horses? Beautiful, well-cared-for, and each with their own personality. We loved learning that all the horses live in Montana year-round under the care of one dedicated owner who knows and loves them deeply. That kind of consistency and attention really stood out. The trail took us through peaceful backwoods and up to a ridge with stunning views. Jaeli even offered to snap photos of our group at the top--so thoughtful! At the end walking our horse we rode to get water was icing on the cake ~ best time talking to the horse and loving on him. It was a great send off ~ see the pictures!! If you're looking for a safe, scenic, and genuinely memorable trail ride--this is it! Highly recommend!

The trail guides were wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable! The horses were fantastic and so well…read moretrained and well taken care of. The facility is beautiful and clean. A great experience.

Amazing company. Both my daughters have taken lessons here. One daughter was 2 and the other was 5…read more Perfect for them!

Booked a riding session for our little one during our short visit to this town. This ranch is very…read moreclean and well maintained. The surrounding sceneries are just breathtaking. Their head trainer, Kate, was very professional and patient with the kiddo. Kid had a blast riding a horse for the first time. Highly recommended if you're looking for something fun and exciting!

We had such a great experience here. The setting is remote and the entire experience felt very…read moreauthentic. The family who runs the operation is beyond exceptional and we have been back twice for the sleigh ride. We would absolutely return. Worth the extra drive from Whitefish to be removed from highway and commercial noise. And Spike the dog stole our hearts!

My family and I just had the best experience ever here on the dinner sleigh ride. It was the best…read moreexcursion we have done in years. My kids loved the sleigh, loved Spike the Australian Shepherd dog, loved the dinner and the camp fire. We will absolutely be back for the wagon ride this summer. I loved the dinner, the ribs and casserole were so good. I cannot give this enough stars!

My first time tasting Thompson River Ranch (TRR) meats was at a food festival in California…read more Everything they sampled was absolutely delicious. Being part of a competition barbeque team, I feel our team has an edge cooking with such a high quality product. I'm hooked! From here on out, TRR is my go-to for the best Wagyu meats. 5+ Star products! Also, I always experience extraordinary service. I order their meats via their website but I prefer to speak with a representative. So I reach out to them by email and phone. My phone calls are always answered. Sometimes it's answered by Clydene, the big boss apple sauce of this wonderful operation. Communication is always clear, orders arrive accurately and efficiently, and the product received is outstanding and handled properly. 5+ Star service! I'm their fan for life!

Perfect vacation for all ages just relax have fun even a three-year-old has full range of the ranch!read more

I'm still on cloud 9 from my visit so I think now is the perfect time to write this review. We…read moreopted to go for the adult only retreat as our youngest child (the only one left) had no desire to go and if we weren't taking our kid we certainly didn't want to deal with anyone else's. Going into this trip I didn't know much, other than they had horses and that was what I wanted to do - ride horses. We arrived really early in the morning and was picked up at the airport, which was the size of a postage stamp. It was really easy to find our person, who grabbed our bags and loaded them into the trailer while we sat in the van. Met some others that were on the trip on the way to the lodge. Upon arrival they had a tent setup in the front where they greeted us, gave us a bag with a map of the property and list of that week's activities, told us our rooms weren't ready yet but they would find us when they were. Now - I'm going to note that they said they would find us when our room was ready and I didn't think they really would. We continued to check in to see when the room would be ready, but then later I saw them literally hunting someone down to give her keys - so they will indeed find you. When we checked in the room was a standard lodge room, we had a fridge but our friends didn't, in mentioning this in passing to the staff they brought them a fridge. Talk about service! We spent the next four days riding horses mostly, but also enjoying the company of the other guests and hearing stories from the staff. While we were really heavy on the horse rides we also enjoyed taking a tour of the elk preserve and clay sporting. We got a ride up to the yoga spot for a view (weren't too keen on hiking up there) and spent a good amount of time in the bar with fellow guests chatting up the staff. Everyone was amazing and so accommodating- I had said it was a bucket list trip but the staff at the Averill ranch has me seriously considering returning next year. Thank you for the memories.

An INCREDIBLE stay for us! Dusty, Indy, and Bill - and can't forget Diesel and Dixie!! - were…read moresuper hosts! Ranch setting about half way between West and East Glacier entrances. Delicious breakfasts; and the 3-hour trail ride is a "can't miss" experience. OH, and a starry night with a hint of the Milky Way!!

Had the most wonderful time at the Bear Creek Guest Ranch. A dream…read morecome true riding the most beautiful trails. We enjoyed a combination fishing and riding week. The cabin was comfortable and well appointed, the food was delish and plentiful and the atmosphere very friendly and relaxing. Bill, Diana, Dusty and Indi are the perfect hosts and really make you feel welcomed. My husband and I enjoyed the whole experience and will definitely be returning guests.

My children and I had a wonderful time at Western Trails. Leo was a fantastic wrangler, and made…read moreour ride fun and exciting. We enjoyed the variety of the ride - riding through the neighborhood, through bamboo tunnels, and the riverbed. The horses were well-behaved, and well cared for. At the end of the ride, we were allowed to feed them carrots. We will definitely be returning for another ride in the near future.

Took my 7 year old daughter here at 11 am on Thursday September 26th. We had Leo as our guide and…read morehe made the day extra special for my daughter. He talked to her the entire time and made her feel like a real western rider. He was so sweet! You can tell these horses are very loved and cared for. They are loyal to him and do whatever he says. You can tell they love him. He was amazing! The trail was beautiful. We went right by a river and it was tranquil and relaxing. We will be back!

Just WOW! For the Christmas holiday, I purchased a one night suite in the Ranch House and a four…read morecourse dinner, flawlessly prepared by Jami. We were lucky because we were the only guests that evening and upon arrival, it immediately felt like a dream home away from home. Our suite was gorgeous and the fireplace and claw foot tub ensured that our stay was peaceful and relaxing. In speaking with Jami prior to our arrival, I could tell that her entire focus was to ensure that she created the experience we were hoping for. Our four course dinner was absolutely delectable, and Jami catered to the preferences of our palette. We had enjoyed your delicious crab appetizer in the great room by the fireplace, and dinner soon followed. The salad with blue cheese was fresh and light and the New York strip steak was prepared medium rare, just as we had requested. The cut of meat was tender and it was accompanied by a béarnaise sauce a red wine Demi-glaze. OMG!!! And also yum... I'm still thinking about those brown butter mashed potatoes! We couldn't decide on which dessert we wanted, so we ordered one of each. Sitting by the window, with dimly lit lights, a Christmas tree and a fireplace was magical. Since we were the only guests, Jami let us decide what time we wanted breakfast (the omelet and potatoes were perfect) and we were granted a late checkout. Jami and Danny truly went above and beyond and I can't wait for our next trip back in 2022. Thank you SO much!

We just returned from our trip to Montana and our wonderful stay at Cabin Creek Landing B&B, so we…read morewanted to share our most pleasant and comfortable experience. CCL is hidden away from the Montana tourist crowds, around 20 miles west of Kalispell. It is definitely worth the drive. The lodge is a classic beauty, inside and out. Surrounded by trees with rolling mountains in the distance. Along one side is an airstrip, so if you prefer to fly in that is an option. For the rest of us, it provides a nice, open field of view while relaxing out on the porch watching deer meander by. Our room was very comfortable, spacious, and nicely appointed. Satellite TV, wifi, DVD player, small fridge, good shower pressure, nice linens, and screened door & windows (allowing for sleeping with them open (in summer)). A microwave is also available in the "pub room." Breakfast was spectacular. Chrys presented us gourmet meals each morning. She was delightful and informative. It was a great way to start each day before setting off for our daily touring. If your plans are to visit the Glacier National Park area, you need to be prepared for adding what amounts to an extra half-hour driving each way, but as I previously said, staying at CCL is worth the drive time. The only negative could be that dinner time is somewhat problematic. A trade-off for the seclusion is that there are not many options nearby to eat. It worked out for us due to having late-lunches after our hikes, which then allowed us to get by with snacking for dinner (and enjoying bottles of wine), but if you are traveling with kids or a big group, dinnertime will take some extra planning. Hard Drive. Buy the book. A very good read. Overall, Cabin Creek Landing B&B gets our highest recommendation. A beautiful place and an excellent value. If we are ever back in the area, we'll definitely stay there again!

Our family of 12 loved this place!! We learned so much about the Clydesdales, and loved how hands…read moreon the experience was! The horses were beautiful and gentle! Highly recommend visiting the Clydesdale outpost!

What a cool place to visit! Thoroughly loved the tour! Can't wait to come back!! Oh, and the gift…read moreshop is great, too!!

We have been going to the Diamond T for years. We had a family reunion, celebrated birthdays, the…read more4th of July. Several years ago this rating would have been 5/5. As of yesterday, we will not return until it is under new ownership. A couple years ago, we were there and had an issue with some dogs barking. We cleared it up with Tom and thought all is well and that we would continue going there, renting and contributing to the local economy. We made a reservation for two cabins this weekend to celebrate three important life events - my father's 80th, my sister's life changes and a family member's upcoming deployment. All 10 of us drove up from Spokane. When we arrived they came out and yelled at one of us for driving too fast. Then they yelled at us for picking an apple (not listed as not OK). Then, my sister - the one going through difficult life changes was paying our animal deposit. Brenda started in about how they almost didn't rent to us and thought about black listing us. My sister remarked on this negativity, causing Tom to say 'we don't need any of your psychobabble!' Keeping a much longer story short, we decided to pack it in and leave. We had to endure 5 hours in a hot car, the expense of travel, and the downer mood this left us all in, during what should have been a joyous weekend. I don't know whether they rented to us then decided to pull all these shenanigans once we got there, or whether it went bad spontaneously. Needless to say, we will not go back to a beloved location until these folks are gone. The place has been for sale for a long time. Perhaps the negative energy they emit drives potential buyers away. My message to you is buyer (renter) beware.

Horse Camping at it's finest!! Went away for the weekend…read morewith a friend to discover new riding trails and fun! This is the destination for both. We stayed in my truck camper with the view of one of the two beautiful ponds. Full water and electricity hook-ups. Privacy and very comfortable. The horses were in their own ginormous pasture, tree lined with ample supply of fresh spring water and clean, weed-free grazing. We only supplemented their food with our own hay, since it was later in the summer and the grass was low. And the adjoining trails were challenging and fun. Water, hills, obstacles... all sorts of opportunity to enjoy! We could have just stayed in one of their 5 cabins along side another of their ponds. We were able to get a peek in a few and they were lovely. A basic log cabin, but in great shape. Our wonderfully gracious hosts, Brenda and Tom, were beyond accommodating. We are returning FOR SURE!!!