Condé Nast TravelerJul 14, 2026
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.
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- 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.
- Lone Mountain RanchHotelBig Sky, United StatesHomesteaded in 1915, offers cabins, restaurant, and trails.
- Big Sky ResortSightBig Sky, United StatesOpened in 1973, owner Boyne Resorts added 20 new lifts.
- Yellowstone ClubPlaceBig Sky, United StatesUltra-exclusive real estate development with golf and ski area.
- Milkie'sRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesBeloved local pizza parlor, formerly the only place to eat.
- Endeavor BallooningPlaceBig Sky, United StatesEndeavor Ballooning offers hot air balloon rides over the scenic Gallatin Valley including fantastic views of Bozeman,…
- Big Sky KitchenPlaceBig Sky, United StatesA show on Magnolia Network featuring Eduardo Garcia.
- 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.
- CortinaRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesMontage Big Sky's chophouse applying Northern Italian techniques.
- Lee Metcalf WildernessTrailBig Sky, United StatesArea for mountain biking with abundant wildlife.
- BlackfeetPlaceBig Sky, United StatesTribal members primarily belong to the Piegan Blackfeet band of the larger Blackfoot…
- Lone MountainSightBig Sky, United StatesSki area opened in 1973, now fourth-largest in North America.
- Montana MexPlaceBig Sky, United StatesFood company selling condiments, spices, and sauces nationwide.
- Earthquake LakeSightBig Sky, United StatesFormed by a 1959 tremor, damming the Madison River.
- One&Only Moonlight BasinHotelBig Sky, United States
- Montage Big SkyHotelBig Sky, United States
- CrowPlaceBig Sky, United States
- SiouxPlaceBig Sky, United States
- Gallatin RangeSightBig Sky, United States
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone RiverSightYellowstone National Park, United States