Opening Day!
Well it is finally here - opening day! It is a beautiful sunny day in Montana and we are anxiously awaiting our first guests of the season. The lodge is [...]
Springtime for Covered Wagon Ranch
Well it's that time of year again! The snow is melting, the mud is back, and our crew is starting to arrive. We are officially gearing up for the 2014 Covered [...]
Over the Mountain and Through the Woods on Horseback
One of our wonderful guests wrote an article in Natural Traveler about her stay at the Covered Wagon. A big thank you to Linda Allen for your kind words, and [...]
The Longest Journey Ever Taken
Okay, so I have to admit that ever since the fox story I've had writer's block, and I'm not even a writer! I just love that story and it's so [...]
A Montana Pack Trip-A Fox-And A Bucket List-What’s In Common???
Mama Fox This is an amazing story and one that you may or may not believe-but it’s true. The business of dude ranching is so much more than [...]
I Finally Get To Ride On My Own!!
Olivia Loves Her Horse The day has finally arrived when Olivia turned six and she gets to go out on her own. Now she can ride with Mom, [...]
Part 2: A Little Cowgirl Grows Up On Our Dude Ranch
A Family Grows Up At Our Ranch-Backpacking The Baby So let's continue our story about Mia, John, Madeline and Olivia at the ranch. Olivia was still too young [...]
Montana Dude Ranches….A Generation of Experiences
The Dude Rancher’s Association is a wonderful organization that preserves this special way of life and the wonderful environment in which dude ranching takes place. “Horses, Hats, Hospitality, [...]
Horseback Riding in Montana and How We Love Our Horses!
I mean, after all, it is the season of Valentine's Day, isn't it? And we don't always have to talk about love between humans. Some of the deepest [...]