Things To Do

West Yellowstone

This is a kitschy tourist town. It has an entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It also has amenities like restaurants, movie theaters, and shopping.

Yellowstone National Park

There is too much to say about this National Park. It is amazing. Waterfalls, geysers, wildlife, hiking! Sarah's father worked in Yellowstone Park for about 20 years and her uncle (the wedding Officiant) owned a tour guide business in Yellowstone until he retired. Some major highlights include: The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Old Faithful Inn and Geyser (make sure you check out the old inn and get an ice cream to eat while watching Old Faithful blast off! Artist Paint pots Lamar Valley If you plan to do any hiking, bear spray is a must.

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

Grizzly Bar & Grill

Closest restaurant to the venue.

Earthquake Lake Visitor Center

I promise this is cooler than the website makes it look. This is very close to the venue and is a fun way to learn some local history and see where a mountain broke during an earthquake and made a river into a lake.

Big Sky

This is a recreation town based around a world class ski resort. It has shopping, dinning, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, Yellowstone Tours, Ziplines, High Ropes, Giant Swing & Bungee Trampoline.

Tram to the top of Lone Peak

Tram, a suspended mode of transportation that moves at 13 mph and covers 1,450 vertical feet in just 4 minutes. The views from the Tram are spectacular, and only surpassed by those at the very top. Once you offload the tram, you will be standing at the summit of Lone Peak, at 11,166 feet, and experience views from Montana's highest scenic overlook. On a clear day, you can see across three states, two national parks, and many mountain ranges.

Mountain Biking

At Big Sky Resort, riders will find 40+ miles of the area's only lift accessible downhill trails. Advanced and expert downhill trails are located off the Swift Current lift, with a beginner and intermediate flow trail off Explorer and intermediate to expert trails off of Thunder Wolf.

Adventure Zipline

Ride up then zip down on Big Sky Resort's Adventure Zipline Tour which is designed for speed. Embark on the Explorer Double Chair and take in expansive views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks of the Madison Range. Once you're at the top of the chair, let the zipping begin. Swoop your way down the mountain on four adrenaline-pumping lines spanning up to 1500 feet long and 150ft above the forest floor, including a Twin Zipline where you can race your fellow adventure zippers.

Bungee Trampoline

Bounce, jump, flip and flip again. Take a ride on Big Sky Resort's Bungee Trampoline, located in the plaza, a great adventure for kids of all ages. Stop in at Big Sky Basecamp to buy your pass or call (406) 995-5769 for more information. Minimum weight of 40 lbs. and a maximum weight of 180lbs.

Giant Swing

Located in the plaza of Big Sky Resort is the Giant Swing. This exhilarating activity will make your day! Climb up the stairs to swing 30 feet in the air. Minimum weight of 45 lbs. and a maximum weight of 220 lbs.

Whitewater Rafting

Brett and I have really liked whitewater rafting lately. Give it a shot and have an adventure!

Horeseback Riding

Cache Creek Outfitters (406) 995-3888 Canyon Adventures (406) 995-4450 Jake's Horses (800) 352-5956 Lone Mountain Ranch (406) 995-4644 Rocking HK Outfitters (406) 333-4505

Virginia City

The very much alive ghost town, Virginia City, Montana, is frozen in time. It is a remarkably well preserved old west Victorian gold mining town just 20 miles west of Yellowstone National Park (90 miles by road). When the gold ran out, there was still enough left so that homes and businesses were occupied, but there was not enough wealth to remodel the buildings. So it froze, and now represents the whole Victorian era. It is the true and original Old West. It is a gem, held within an incredibly rich area of natural beauty, recreation and history.

Hiking

There are many hiking areas near the venue. Sarah's dad is very familiar with the area and will be happy to recommend hikes of various lengths and difficulties. If you plan to hike, bear spray is a must. Email him at rgarrott@montana.edu