I went on my first ever river rafting excursion, and I went with Absaroka River adventures. I had…read morethe best time and our guide, Tim, was super personable and knowledgeable on the area. I would definitely recommend this company!

We had a blast! Ginger was our guide and was everything we expected and more! She gave us little…read moretips like tuck your toes under the seat in front of you and actually sit closer to the edge to stay in the boat during the rapids! The day we went we were being pursued by a big storm so we paddled hard! It was pretty surreal actually! About 10 minutes from where we got out of the boat it started to rain, but what happened before that was magical! The air was still and then alternating gusts of super hot and super cool air started blowing at us! Little tufts of cottonwood pollen were suspended in the air and the birds started to go wild! Probably at least 10 different types of birds started swooping over our boat looking for cover! It really was a magical experience!!

Lovely trail ride along the river and among the trees. My friend was a bit nervous but the guides…read moreJustin and Abigail put her at ease and we all had an EXCELLENT time. The horses were well behaved and easygoing. Pretty property and we even saw a bald eagle. A nice relaxing ride. Booked online and got a quick response.

We had been working sorting pairs and moving cattle on the other side of Billings. My GF wanted to…read morego on a trail ride to see some Montana scenery. We reached out to a few riding places. One had to cancel us. Paintbrush Adventures called us back about 24 hours after we called and left a message. No problem there. We set up a ride for the 2 of us. We found the place with no problem. We were greeted by a lady and 3 teen aged girls who all went out on the ride with us. There were a few dozen horses in the corral that all looked good. Horses were quiet and calm. The ride was along the river and parallel to the road. The area was in a wooded lot. 30 acres MOL. Lots of dead trees. The river was a nice touch. We were disappointed when it was just trails in a dead wooded lot. Nothing terribly scenic. No hills, no mountain scenes. Not exactly the Montana experience we were expecting. Nothing like the pictures we saw here.

In October 2022, I booked a trip with Austin Adventures scheduled for July 2023. Austin Adventures…read morerecommended that I purchase travel insurance for the trip and provided a link to their travel insurance partner. I purchased the travel insurance. I also made airplane reservations and a hotel reservation for the night before the tour. In April, I was informed that Austin Adventures was cancelling the trip and refund my payment for the trip. However, Austin Adventures refused to refund my travel insurance premium. In addition, I lost money on the airplane tickets. My total losses were over$1000. I spoke to Austin Adventures. I explained I understood that trips are cancelled from time to time. But, that should be financially neutral to me. I lost over $1000 trying to book a trip with them and following their recommendations. I asked if they were OK with that. They told me they have been in business for over 40 years and were highly rated. In conclusion, be very careful dealing with this company. They may cancel your trip and you could lose money you have invested in it. I have since seen other reviews that have reported similar problems. Beware!

About 4.5 years ago, my wife and I were interested in a family Yellowstone vacation as our two sons…read morewere finally old enough for the trip. We had never been to Yellowstone, and I thought I would be able to call a few weeks ahead to book hotel rooms and a rental car, I was terribly mistaken in my naïveté. Luckily, we stumbled across Austin Adventures in a travel magazine and gave them a call to see if we could book one of their family tours. They had one opening left on the first tour of the season and we jumped on it. I will wholeheartedly say that this was one of the best family vacations we have ever experienced. The tour guides were unbelievably knowledgeable about the park, environment, wildlife, etc. They provided an amazing experience throughout the park, at the attractions, on the hiking trail, in the hotels; everything was taken care of. Immediately after our vacation, we booked a tour for my wife's parents and our children. Again, they delivered an amazing customer experience. After that trip, we booked a private tour for our employees. This was the last tour of the season, which could have meant AA might have been experiencing some fatigue from a long season. But, it was anything but that, we had a wonderful tour. Our employees still speak about it to this day. We had another tour this season, everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. AA has only improved on their impeccable customer service.

The largest outdoor home in the world to monumental pieces of artwork from rightfully famous…read moreartists. Looking out over the Beartooth mountains this art venue doesn't just serve as the viewing place for art installations, it is also home to a performance venue where the likes of Yo-Yo Ma has given a concert to 200 randomly chosen visitors who have won the famous Tippet Rise auction and paid their $10 fee. I know of no other place that can compare to this breath-taking site. Go! And be astounded by what is offered to you for essentially free.

Hiking and Art, what a combination!…read more I discovered Tippet Rise last year but was too late in reserving tickets. I am glad to report that I have made a visit and it was spectacular! It was more than I could imagine and the experience is worth telling over and over. The location is about 2 hours Northeast of Yellowstone National Park. It is a tad secluded but that is part of it's allure. It is the right amount of misplacement. The county/city will not allow signs to be put up to help visitors so follow the GPS wisely. It is not difficult to find. There isn't too many turns or roads to take. There are about 5 - 6 enormous sculptures location within the property, including a piece loaned by the Smithsonian. The furthest piece is about 5 miles one way. Visits are allowed to bring their own bikes with helmets or simply hike. There is also a shuttle service so hiking and biking is not a commitment. Jenny was the staff member shuttling all the visitors around and she was amazing! She was friendly, so knowledgeable and kind. She added to the fantastic experience! The property was all ranch land and is rented out to cattle farmers so there are cows and sheep roaming all around. It is a great site to see. The center does provide food for purchase. All the food is prepared and sold by Wild Flower Kitchen. I had their fruit salad, garden salad and grain salad. They were all delicious, simple and local. Their oatmeal cookie also hit the spot. Tips: - Bring sunscreen even on a cloudy day. - Be sure to check in and check out. - Bring hiking shoes and plenty of water. Pros: - Large groups welcomed. - Tours are provided, only $10 each. - Such a beautiful area. Cons: - Only open 4 months out of the year. This place is a hidden gem and I hope more people visit! They are well organized and they've got a great system. They always keep into account the visitors' safety. Everyone is friendly and enjoys what they do. Be sure to reserve and visit!

Doing a wilderness horseback riding trip in Montana was a dream of mine and on my bucket list for…read moreyears! Klazy3 made that dream come true! They gave me an authentic Montana backcountry wilderness trip filled with horseback riding, camping, hiking and bonfires! My horse and the campsite were top notch! Scapegoat mountain is breathtaking and the meadow creek base camp was amazing. Conn, Dustin and Cherokee were so friendly, skilled and knowledgeable and made me feel right at home. Coley, Kenny and the crew were incredible. They made me feel like family and were so helpful from start to finish. I planned this trip last minute and Coley and Kenny were so accommodating in helping me plan it and picking me up from the airport. This trip was everything I had hoped it would be and more! I highly recommend them and will be coming back again and again! Definitely a trip of a lifetime!

There are really no words to describe the amazing wilderness adventure with K Lazy 3. From the…read moretime we met Kenny and Coley, until we departed it was a true adventure. Amazing views, comfortable tents, hot showers, and the food was exceptional. All of the guides were very knowledgeable of the area and worked their tails off to try and put us on some elk. We met some incredible people and made new friends. We are planning to book a summer camp adventure as well as book another Elk hunt. if you are looking for a true wilderness adventure book with K Lazy 3. You will not regret it . The terrain is tough and challenging but it is worth it to see the beautiful views.

We decided to go to a ranch for a summer vacation with our family of 10. We were hoping for a…read moreworking vacation and of course having fun, our experience was 100 times better than we expected. We got a taste of what real farm life is like. The workers were incredible to the visitors and incredibly hard working. We rode horses for 3 days and saw some beautiful animals on our ride in the mountains and some amazing views. The cooking was incredible and our whole family enjoyed every second of the vacation. There was an activity for every kind of person. We also got to feed the animals in the morning and meet other animals from the ranch. The living conditions were great as well, every room was clean and spacious. This vacation was incredible in so many ways. We highly recommend this ranch to every family. Thank you Barron Ranch! - The Boutilier's

I'm not sure why they don't have a yelp yet. But my experience was so amazing I had to make one. My…read moredaughter is 4 turning 5 in a couple months Sharron was so patient and kind to her. (She had a few scares) Sharron had her calm and even smiling by the end of the 2 hr ride. We just moved here from CA for a different lifestyle and this was an amazing experience. Thank you to Sharron her daughter and Tiny for the great day.

We had a fantastic 2 hour horsemanship lesson with Maureen. She was so nice, made us feel at…read morewelcome straight off the bat. She was patient and very engaged with the kids, redirecting them as needed. The horses were beautiful and appeared to be very well cared for. Gorgeous property, can't wait to come back.

First this salad was served with cold sliced beef on top. Nothing but a lump of bagged salad with…read moreunappetizing cold beef. Gross. Never have I ever had a steak salad served cold like last night's leftovers. No presentation. Just salad. Didn't look like a $17 dollar salad. I complained. They fried up my "steak", and laid it back on top. The lettuce was swimming in the dressing. Soggy. Half of the lettuce was so soggy, it was inedible. If you like good food- this is NOT the place to come.

It was quiet in here... to quiet. (Waitress walked up…read moreslowly. Seeming as if she had a question on her mind.) Almost as soon as she came, she left with our orders. And wouldn't you know it... our food came lickety-split. Verdict... spine tingling 5/5 P.S. new menu reeks. I've never wanted something from my past back more in my life, other than my ex girlfriend. I've never been more nostalgic for an old menu in my life, tears are forming at my eyes.