Condé Nast TravelerJul 14
Big Sky, Montana’s Beloved Ski Destination, Is Just As Spectacular During Summer
Writer Jesse Ashlock uncovers Big Sky's quieter, more elemental side in summer, when wildflowers blanket the hills and bison roam the open range.
Homesteaded in 1915, offers cabins, restaurant, and trails.
24 things in this story
- Lone Mountain RanchHotelHomesteaded in 1915, offers cabins, restaurant, and trails.
- Big Sky ResortSightOpened in 1973, owner Boyne Resorts added 20 new lifts.
- Yellowstone ClubPlaceUltra-exclusive real estate development with golf and ski area.
- Milkie'sRestaurantBeloved local pizza parlor, formerly the only place to eat.
- Endeavor BallooningPlaceEndeavor Ballooning offers hot air balloon rides over the scenic Gallatin Valley including fantastic views of Bozeman,…
- Big Sky KitchenPlaceA show on Magnolia Network featuring Eduardo Garcia.
- CortinaRestaurantMontage Big Sky's chophouse applying Northern Italian techniques.
- Lee Metcalf WildernessTrailArea for mountain biking with abundant wildlife.
- BlackfeetPlaceTribal members primarily belong to the Piegan Blackfeet band of the larger Blackfoot…
- Lone MountainSightSki area opened in 1973, now fourth-largest in North America.
- Montana MexPlaceFood company selling condiments, spices, and sauces nationwide.
- Earthquake LakeSightFormed by a 1959 tremor, damming the Madison River.
- One&Only Moonlight BasinHotel
- Montage Big SkyHotel
- CrowPlace
- SiouxPlace
- Gallatin RangeSight
- Elsewhere
- Old FaithfulHotelYellowstone National Park, United StatesThe most requested lodging facility in the park, Old Faithful Inn is a national historic landmark and the inspiration…
- Grand Prismatic SpringSightYellowstone National Park, United StatesIt is located in the Midway Geyser Basin.
- Bodhi FarmsPlaceBozeman, United States35-acre glamping retreat and organic farm.
- Field KitchenRestaurantBozeman, United StatesRestaurant at Bodhi Farms focusing on food and wellness.
- Amaltheia Organic DairyPlaceBozeman, United StatesDairy farm with 200 goats on the outskirts of Bozeman.
- North Bridger BisonPlaceBozeman, United States2,500-acre ranch focused on adaptive rotational pasture-grazing.
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone RiverSightYellowstone National Park, United States
