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A rock outcropping overlooks a lush valley of green hills and trees with mountains in the distance.
Pine Butte Montana TNC’s Pine Butte Guest Ranch is situated on Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front here the mountains meet the prairies in a dramatic convergence of rocky cliffs © Simon Williams/TNC

Conservation Journeys

Pine Butte Guest Ranch, Montana

Behold stunning Western scenery and captivating natural beauty in the heart of Big Sky Country

December 20, 2020

This trip is full. To join the waitlist, contact Katie James at (800) 329-4930 or tnc@iconicadventures.com.

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Where the mountains meet the prairie in western Montana, you see “The Big Sky,” a phrase coined by A.B. Guthrie, Jr. in his 1947 novel of the same name, and it’s where you’ll find The Nature Conservancy’s Pine Butte Preserve. The historic Pine Butte Ranch is your base for this remarkable journey into one of North America’s most intact and wild ecosystems. Dramatic limestone peaks tower above native grasslands, the views go on forever, and opportunities for exploring diverse habitats seem just as endless. Through hikes, horseback rides and guided naturalist tours, you’ll have a unique opportunity to experience this rugged and beautiful region.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hike through colorful hills, mountain meadows and the expansive prairie with a knowledgeable naturalist. 
  • Take in an evening wildlife watch for grizzly bears, moose and elk herds. 
  • Ride horseback through scenic trails and the high meadows of the Rocky Mountain foothills. 
  • Recharge to the symphony of birdsong on the porch of your cabin.

Reservations

Reservations for all trips will open on Tuesday, January 19 at 12 p.m. EST. and can be made with the trip specialist listed below.

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

Katie James
(800) 329-4930
tnc@iconicadventures.com

DATES

September 12-17

LOCATION

Choteau, Montana | Explore Our Work in this Region

RESOURCES

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The health and safety of our trip-goers, staff, and the communities we visit for these Journeys are—and always have been—TNC and Iconic's top priorities. We would like to direct you to Iconic's Travel with Trust™ for more information about COVID-19 protocols when traveling with Iconic Adventures.
The Nature Conservancy's Pine Butte Guest Ranchis one of the most biologically rich regions in the entire country.
Pine Butte The Nature Conservancy's Pine Butte Guest Ranch is one of the most biologically rich regions in the entire country. © Robert Granzow
Members of the Conservancy's Legacy Club spend an afternoon hiking to Yeager Flats during their week-long trip to TNC's Pine Butte Guest Ranch in Montana.
Yeager Flats Legacy Club members spend an afternoon hiking to Yeager Flats during their week-long trip to The Nature Conservancy's Pine Butte Guest Ranch in Montana. © Simon Williams/The Nature Conservancy
One of the last places where grizzly bears still venture out onto the open plains.
Rocky Mountain Front One of the last places where grizzly bears still venture out onto the open plains. © Robert Granzow
A woman relaxes in a meadow at The Nature Conservancy's Pine Butte Guest Ranch.
Relaxing meadow A woman relaxes in a meadow at The Nature Conservancy's Pine Butte Guest Ranch. © Robert Granzow
× The Nature Conservancy's Pine Butte Guest Ranchis one of the most biologically rich regions in the entire country.
× Members of the Conservancy's Legacy Club spend an afternoon hiking to Yeager Flats during their week-long trip to TNC's Pine Butte Guest Ranch in Montana.
× One of the last places where grizzly bears still venture out onto the open plains.
× A woman relaxes in a meadow at The Nature Conservancy's Pine Butte Guest Ranch.