Southwest Montana offers an unlimited supply of outdoor family adventures! Hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, biking, off-roading, wildlife viewing, scenic drives, downhill skiing, ice skating, ice climbing, and cross country skiing are just a few options. There are FIVE Blue Ribbon trout streams within an hour's drive of Bear Creek Log Cabin and big game hunting opportunities abound!

Distance, in miles, from Bear Creek Log Cabin to:

• Gallatin Nationall Forest access............................................1
• Interstate 90 & Highway 191...............................................3
• Historic Downtown Bozeman..............................................6
• East Gallatin River..............................................................8
• West Gallatin River............................................................15
• Yellowstone River..............................................................25
• Madison River..................................................................27
• Madison Buffalo Jump (historic Native American site)...........27
• Jefferson River.................................................................27
• Hyalite Reservoir and Hyalite Creek.....................................18
• Missouri Headwaters Lewis & Clark Trail............................27
• Bridger Bowl (downhill skiing)...........................................18
• Big Sky Ski Resort............................................................55
• Bohart Ranch Cross Country Ski Center..............................17
• Yellowstone National Park:
• West Yellowstone Entrance........................................70
• Gardiner Entrance....................................................60

The Gallatin Valley features unique dining, shopping, museums, and art galleries, while hosting several world-class events throughout the year. Here are just a few:

Flynn Creek Outfitters (visit website)

Fun-filled horseback riding through stunning Montana scenery, for all ages

Wilsall Rodeo (visit website)

Two days of rodeo fun, including a parade and dance, near the Crazy Mountains
Mid-June at the Wilsall Rodeo Grounds

Tour de Bozeman (visit website)

Exciting cycling time trials through the heart of historic downtown Bozeman
Mid-July, Bozeman

Sweet Pea Festival (visit website)

Family-friendly event featuring music and artists from around the country
First weekend in August at Lindley Park in Bozeman

Bridger Raptor Festival (visit website)

Bring the family for wildlife films, nature walks, and talks
Mid-October at Bridger Bowl

Wild West Winterfest (visit website, click Winterfest)

Western fun for the whole family—music, food, animal events, kid’s activities, and more
Held mid-February at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman