My mother and I recently went to Hell's A-Roarin and we had a blast! When we first walked in the…read moreranch, we were greeted by four friendly dogs. There were also a plethora of horses in their stables and baby horses. The wranglers were hospitable and gave us forms to sign which gave us an overview of what horseback riding rules and safety regulations. As we were guided to our horses, they introduced us to them and told us how to control our horses. At first, I was skeptical because there was no harness involved and I felt that I was gonna fall off. But as we continued riding, I felt much more relaxed and confident in controlling my horse. We were riding in the hills and saw beautiful scenery. It was my very first time riding a horse and I truly loved every bit of it!

Such a beautiful ride, with such kind and considerate staff and leaders! I stupidly locked my keys…read morein my truck, which I realized I had done after my horseback ride, and the whole team (especially Jay R. and Sue) were so kind and helpful to me whilst they had a million other things to do that day. I will be returning with the whole family and hopefully booking an overnight adventure soon. I like to take horse rides wherever I travel to (if it is accommodating to do so) and this was absolutely one the best experiences I have ever had!! This ranch and experience felt special, careful, and I felt personally cared for. Couldn't recommend more!!

Where do I begin? I'll start by saying I am back home in NY yet I am homesick to go back to Covered…read moreWagon Ranch - what an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. There is simply nothing like it around. I was a solo traveler (33F) from NY never having been to MT or out west - reading reviews online I liked that the ranch didn't seem to be like a "mill" and looked like more of an individualized experience & boy was everyone right. I was immediately put at ease before I even booked when I called the ranch and Melissa spoke with me right away answering all of my questions - she is extremely knowledgeable, responsive & informative. Upon booking she sent a bunch of information for packing/activities/etc. - there were absolutely no surprises and I felt very prepared for the trip & of what to expect - if you miss something it's because you didn't read it carefully & that's on you! My cabin immediately felt like home - it was cozy, clean, and beautifully decorated. There is so much charm to the ranch. Every meal was better than the next. Melissa, Kurt, & the wranglers are the real deal - they know the country better than the back of their hand & I was so impressed by them all. Having never experienced this kind of country I quickly went from being apprehensive to eager to go out every day and explore simply because of how at ease the wranglers made me feel. Kurt & Melissa have a real talent for reading horses & people and paired everyone PERFECTLY with their horses for the week as well as the group I rode with. I have never seen better cared for/happier horses in all my years of riding - I don't even want to say my horse's name here (& I won't) because I selfishly want her for the next time I go but she was really just such a great horse. There are not enough words or space in this review to say how much I loved this ranch and how much I appreciated the kindness and warmth Melissa, Kurt, their 2 boys, the guests, animals, and the entire staff of the CWR showed me. This place will forever hold a special place in my heart & I look forward to coming back as many times as I can!!

I'm not even sure how to put words to how amazing this ranch is. From the moment you arrive, you…read moreare welcomed and treated like family. Our cabin was immaculately clean, the food was delicious, the wranglers are professional and amazing. We stayed for 4 nights and felt like we were leaving family. If you have a bucket list, this place should be on it.

Doing a wilderness horseback riding trip in Montana was a dream of mine and on my bucket list for…read moreyears! Klazy3 made that dream come true! They gave me an authentic Montana backcountry wilderness trip filled with horseback riding, camping, hiking and bonfires! My horse and the campsite were top notch! Scapegoat mountain is breathtaking and the meadow creek base camp was amazing. Conn, Dustin and Cherokee were so friendly, skilled and knowledgeable and made me feel right at home. Coley, Kenny and the crew were incredible. They made me feel like family and were so helpful from start to finish. I planned this trip last minute and Coley and Kenny were so accommodating in helping me plan it and picking me up from the airport. This trip was everything I had hoped it would be and more! I highly recommend them and will be coming back again and again! Definitely a trip of a lifetime!

There are really no words to describe the amazing wilderness adventure with K Lazy 3. From the…read moretime we met Kenny and Coley, until we departed it was a true adventure. Amazing views, comfortable tents, hot showers, and the food was exceptional. All of the guides were very knowledgeable of the area and worked their tails off to try and put us on some elk. We met some incredible people and made new friends. We are planning to book a summer camp adventure as well as book another Elk hunt. if you are looking for a true wilderness adventure book with K Lazy 3. You will not regret it . The terrain is tough and challenging but it is worth it to see the beautiful views.

Best vacation, food was amazing, owners and staff were wonderful…read more From the start to the last day was so amazing non stop. Food was delicious (has 3 meals a day) Horseback riding was so much fun, going up the mountain to have breakfast and dinner was so cool. Going rafting and seeing a rodeo was great. Love the town of Cody. Had to go home and have a vacation. Would go back in a heartbeat, Thank you Mike and Besty. Your staff is amazing. The Burts Aug 18 - 23

I never write reviews because I'm lazy, but I would feel guilty if I didn't review Shoshone Lodge…read more Our family group plus friends consisted of 15 people aged 5-80. We do a family vacation every year so I have a lot to compare to. Shoshone was our best ever. I don't know where Betsy and Mike find their employees but they are true gems! Everyone was cheerful, helpful, and very accommodating. Always going above and beyond. The food was fabulous and plentiful, the activities well organized and fun for everyone. I can't say a negative thing about our stay at Shoshone Lodge, I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

Seth and Alden were AMAZING hosts for our painting trip this summer. Love these guys!read more

From the owner: Join us for a day of horseback riding or come on a summer pack trip to our clean and comfortable…read morewall-tent camp in the Wyoming wilderness where you can enjoy beautiful views, delicious food, and even good fishing. Also offering high-quality, guided horseback hunts for elk and bighorn sheep in our camp and lodge hunts for deer and antelope.

Booked an 8 day pack trip from Cody to Jackson July 30- Aug 6. Original route was modified so we…read morewould be leaving from Jackson and returning to Cody. Out party of three had no problem with the change. The guides were Royce (guide) Clayton (wrangler) and Kate (cook). I will say up front that they are the best. Very confident, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a medical issue come up with one of the other guest on day four that they handled expertly. This issue resulted in another change of route but again my party had no issues with the change.Kate needs special recognition as one fine trail cook. The meals she was able to prepare were excellent ranging from biscuits and gravy to eggs, bacon and potatoes for breakfast to the best steak I've had in my many visits to Cody to chili, spaghetti and pork loins for supper. She's the best. As for the actual ride itself, well all I can say is that I thought I'd be a lot more sore but in reality didn't feel bad once I was off the horse at the end of the day. Couple of notes, the altitude can play hell with your stamina if you're not acclimated, if you're shy about stripping down and bathing in a cold stream then bring lots of personal wipes. Make sure your sleeping bag is rated appropriately. I used a surplus Army two piece system that was perfect. Drink a lot of water throughout the day, don't wait til you're thirsty to hydrate. Trout fishing at the campsites was pretty good for those that fish. If you want a week long experience that will be the envy of your friends then you need to book this trip, remain flexible with any unforeseen changes and go enjoy the scenery.

This is on my bucket list and thankfully I had a good friend willing to share the experience with…read moreme! From the moment we left the 2 male guides were perfect gentlemen, always willing to offer help with whatever we wanted or needed! Very thankful they brought their 2 dogs, as boldly they chased a grizzly off 2 nights! It was a little eerie one evening as we listened to wolves howling around us one night, but they didn't come into camp! The cook was female, very good and great company as we sat around camp one day swapping stories! They spoiled us and although we checked this off our bucket list, we would go again!

My wife and I just returned from the 5-day Winter Wolf Watch tour and are confident that…read moreYellowstone Wolf Tracker is your best bet for spotting wolves and other wild life in Yellowstone. They may not be the cheapest tour, but they're the best. To start with, the company is owned and operated by Nathan Varley (Ph.D), who participated in the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone in 1995. Our guides, Michelle and Jamie, were extremely knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife and plants/trees. The tour has close connections to the most accomplished biologists studying the Yellowstone Wolves, so they have access to the latest information on the location and activity of the wolf packs. Nature being nature, you can't expect guarantees that you'll see wolves, but we saw 10 wolves from the Eight Mile pack and several from the Junction Butte pack on our first day. We also saw a black bear sow and her two cubs emerge from their den, as well as a fox, mountain goats, big horn sheep, elk, and buffalo. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the evening programs and the evening meal. Chef Zac prepared possibly the best meals we have ever had, anywhere. He really is incredible. Dr. James Halfpenny's presentation on Track Scene Investigation (TSI) was not only educational but fascinating as well. Bob Landis, who won an Emmy Award for his documentary "Wolf Pack" previewed his latest documentary project on the birds of Yellowstone, with his usual outstanding nature photography. The tour provides high quality spotting scopes (Swaroski and Nikon), so there's no need to bring your own, but you'll probably want to bring a decent pair of binoculars. We were very happy with our tour, and recommend them highly.

Nathan, Michelle, Jamie and the rest of the folks running the operation are great. Saw wolves three…read moretimes, including a bonus sighting from the porch on the morning we were leaving. The catered dinners were notably excellent--a step above typical tour food. And the guest speakers and presenters were informative and engaging.

Our family of 9 went out on a rafting trip with Chris and had such a good time. The river was fun,…read moreour guide was super friendly and was fun to talk to, and we had an absolute blast. Totally going to do it again when we come back.

Thank you Chiara! A well organized rafting trip led by a badass guide. She had a smile on her face…read morefrom beginning to end and made sure each of us were properly outfitted and informed. She shared her knowledge about the river systems and mountains and kept us entertained throughout. My 10 year old was nervous in the beginning but Chiara's skills were reassuring so she moved to the edge of the boat and felt confident enough help to paddle a few times. The highlight of our whole trip down the river was watching a large group of elk cross right before us. Amazing! Oh, and a big shout out to the sweetest dogs who greeted us at the end and joined us on the bus back. Thank you all!

My son and I traveled with ABO in July 2021. We took the weeklong trip to Bullmoose Meadow and…read morefished on Hellroaring Creek. The primary camp is in a designated Wilderness Area: Picture Yellowstone without the roads, trail markers, rangers, vehicles, power lines, crowds. Our team was completely prepared to get us into and out of the woods safely on horseback, and to help us enjoy the backcountry. The scenery was unmatched and the fishing was fantastic. Hellroaring Creek is crowded with Yellowstone cutthroat that get very little pressure and are a blast to fish on dry flies. The growing season is brief at that elevation, so those fish want to eat. The stream is adjacent to camp, so there is no traveling or waiting on fishing days, except for waiting for the mornings to warm up. The water is varied enough to keep anyone entertained, and the fish stay busy. We were very impressed by the comfort and organization in the camps, the beautiful setting, the help on travel days, and the excellent food. We would be excited to travel with Cameron and the crew from ABO again.

Let me start by saying this is back country camping at it's best. My husband and I had a great…read moretime with Cameron, Patrick and all the gang. Everyone was very helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. Pat, the cook, made the most delicious meals. Yes the horseback ride is long, but the views are beautiful. Fishing was fantastic. I never caught so many fish. The logistics of setting up this camp is mind blowing. You appreciate it so much more. I would definitely recommend them for a great adventure!!!