Things To Do
Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - Gallatin
Looking to cool off in the Gallatin River? These class 4 rapids will do the trick!
Canyon Adventures
Local adventures await. Side by side ATV rentals and horseback riding close to Big Sky. JT and Ellie worked here in college as snowmobile guides. Near and dear to their hearts. Tell them JT and Ellie sent you!
Big Sky Resort
Mountain biking, scenic gondola rides, and ziplining for the adventurous. Spa services available as well.
Music in the Mountains- Free- Thursday nights
July 10, 2025: moe. July 17, 2025: The Brothers Comatose These family-friendly concerts are held every Thursday from late June – early September starting at 6 p.m. The park opens at 6pm and music starts at 6:30 - 7. Things to know before you go: Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. A variety of food and beverage vendors/trucks begin serving at 6pm each week. Portable toilets and water bottle refilling stations are on site. NO PETS (dogs, horses, snakes, etc. including Emotional Support Animals) ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK. NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK. TOBACCO USE IS PROHIBITED IN THE CONCERT AREA.
Yellowstone National Park
Perfect for a full-day trip. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is approximately one hour from Big Sky. Popular sites within the park include Old Faithful, Geyser Basin, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Artist's Point.
Hiking Trails
Get outside! Explore the local trails, such as Ousel Falls, Beehive Basin, and Lava Lake.
Downtown Bozeman, MT
Bozeman has lots to offer and is about one hour from Big Sky. Explore shops and dining downtown, the campus of Montana State University (JT and Ellie's alma matter), the beauty of Hyalite and Bridger Canyon...the opportunities are endless.
Beartooth Highway
This scenic drive might be good for anyone planning on extending their visit to Montana by adding additional days before or after the wedding. The Beartooth Highway, U.S. Route 212, is a 68-mile drive that climbs more than 5,000 feet in elevation and snakes through mountain passes between Cooke City and Red Lodge, Montana, with a dip into northern Wyoming. Reporter Charles Kuralt once called it "the most beautiful drive in America." Cooke City is near the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. At one point, the road crosses the 45th parallel, the exact halfway point between the equator and the North Pole. The Beartooth Highway passes through parts of Custer, Shoshone, and Gallatin national forests, and skirts portions of the Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness. The high point of the drive is 10,947-foot Beartooth Pass, which, at that latitude, can see ferocious, unexpected storms including snow even in the height of summer.
Golfing- Big Sky Resort
Combine classic links-style golf and the stunning natural beauty of Big Sky. The award-winning 18-hole par 72 golf course offers long drives and spectacular views. The Arnold Palmer-designed course is 6,500 feet above sea level, meaning your hits go even further.
Golfing- The Reserve at Moonlight Basin
The Reserve is a private, 8,000 yard, Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, surrounded by some of the finest scenery in Montana. To play here, you must be staying in Moonlight Basin, which typically requires a 3-night minimum in the summer. Jack Nicklaus himself considers it to be the most beautiful course he’s ever designed, and those who have golfed the world, describe it with one word: “unparalleled.”