![]() Moonlight Basin’s The Reserve (designed by Jack Nicklaus) and Spanish Peaks Mountain Club’s 18-hole championship course require membership, but Big Sky Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer at 6,500 feet above sea level, is open to all. There are a few notable golf courses in the area for those who prefer sporting on solid ground. After a methodical five-step instructional on how to maneuver the rod, you’ll cast away and maybe even catch a rainbow trout with the rushing Gallatin at your legs. Your guide will bring you to the perfect spot based on the season, weather, and time of day. Beginners may start at the Gallatin River a high trout density makes for fast action and high catch rates. ![]() Gallatin Fly Fishing has been taking folks out for decades all over the state. Ousel Falls is an easy, short hike that leads to the eponymously named waterfall where you can take a refreshing dip a more rigorous 6.5-mile hike to Beehive Basin includes a 1,650 foot elevation gain leading to mountain lakes. If you have the time, book a five-day trip in order to experience a range of activities, from the intense and adventurous (mountain biking, white-water rafting, Ziplining, horseback riding) to soft and serene (walking, fly fishing). Hearty sandwiches from local favorite, The Hungry Moose, are included with your side of 360-degree views. While the Lower Loop trail includes Ol’ Faithful, a quintessential sight, just know there are fewer animals hanging around there. The tour company provides knowledgeable, passionate guides who save you the hassle of driving, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the picturesque landscapes of America’s oldest national park. I opted for the Upper Loop full-day route with an up-close and personal encounter with bison (why yes, there was a bison crossing, thank you for asking) and gob-smacking views of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Backcountry Safaris provides options for full-day tours (half-days are only available in winter). If you’re looking to maximize time and funds for one special experience, Yellowstone National Park is the way to go. ![]() Beyond town center, the Big Sky’s vistas invite you to breathe deeper, look farther, and get in tune with your senses. While “downtown” is expanding in the midst of the construction boom of shops, restaurants, and housing, the area still radiates that small town vibe there are just over 3,500 full-time residents. Driving from Bozeman, you’ll pass the Gallatin’s rushing waters and heaps of alpine valley meadows: You’ve entered the world of outdoor adventure travel. Halfway between Bozeman and West Yellowstone, nestled around the iconic Lone Peak and next to the Gallatin River, is the Rocky Mountain community of Big Sky. But I found many worthwhile attractions beyond snowy slopes when I visited Big Sky in the off-season. “A skier’s ski mountain,” if you’re looking for a challenge. ![]() The land of looming peaks, extensive glades, and sprawling slopes known as Big Sky, Montana, is gaining popularity with outdoorsy adventurers beyond the winter ski season.īig Sky: This area of Montana is known around the country, even the world, as being a primo ski destination. Take a hike! Photo courtesy of Big Sky Resort.
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