Visit Montana

Crossing two historic trestles and passing through a half mile long tunnel, the three and one-half hour trip in climate-controlled, non-smoking coaches includes a full course prime rib dinner and dessert, no-host cash bar and music by local area entertainers.

Bannack, once a bustling mining camp, first territorial capital of Montana and birthplace of vigilante justice, is now a state park.

It’s all here for you.

MPG works closely with local conservation groups and researchers to offer educational opportunities to students of all ages.

It’s for families who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford a family trip exploring.

"Just wonderful to stay in the cabooses nestled in the woods above the tracks. Trains not loud enough to wake you but easily heard when you want to see them roll by. Great views, food and hospitality." Russ Fletcher

The Most Experienced Fly Fishing Guides on the Big Hole & Beaverhead Rivers

Even if they’re closed and somebody calls and wants to bring in 10 guys or a branding in, they’ll open up, Sandy said. "We’re pretty lenient here. We only live a mile away. All of our local customers know … if we’re around, we’re available."

It will "definitely" live up to its bill as a playground so cool it will — by itself — draw folks to Stodden from inside and outside of Butte when it’s complete.

Paul is a member of the MPG Ranch’s team that documents the lives of the black bears that call the sweeping 16,400-acre ranch east of Florence home. The team uses video captured on about 200 strategically placed trail cameras.