The American West has long been a place of rugged beauty and adventure. Many travelers are captivated by the wide-open landscapes, towering mountain ranges, and rolling grasslands, which tell stories ...

The cost of a stay at The Ranch varies by season and accommodation, but during peak time, which runs from May 15 to September 1 and requires a five-night minimum stay, rates start at $3,600 a night ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Located just 35 minutes from Yellowstone National Park in Paradise Valley and nestled in the shadow of ...

It’s difficult to find a more American holiday than a Montana dude ranch. Still, the big question is: What do we want out of a cowboy experience? If the answer is a combination of beauty, luxury, and ...

The American West has always defied efforts to tame it. The rugged free spirit is as indelible to the landscape as it is to the people who live there. Naturally, it trickles down into every aspect of ...

Montana’s property tax system is enormously complex, involving mind-boggling math and a bewildering array of rules. The point of this maze is to fairly divide the bill for public services like schools ...

In the vast wilderness of Montana, less than an hour from Yellowstone National Park, is one of the most unique golf courses in the country: Rising Sun. The ruggedly scenic 18-hole Johnny Miller design ...

Ranch vacations used to mean rustic accommodations and questionable plumbing. Maybe a lumpy mattress in a converted barn if you were lucky. But somewhere along the way, that changed completely. Now ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. MISSOULA — A luxury ranch in western Montana is shielded from a Connecticut doctor’s lawsuit ...