“You can see what man made from the seat of an automobile, but the best way to see what god made is from the back of a horse.” Charlie Russell, Montana Artist 1864 -1926

At Dunrovin Ranch we strive to provide our guests with an experience that emulates the spirit of Montana’s most legendary explorers, Lewis and Clark, and embraces the artistry of Montana’s most renowned artist, Charlie Russell - the only artist to be honored with a statue in the United States Capital Rotunda.  We want our guests to see Montana through the eyes of those who navigated the rivers, traveled beyond the back roads, in the high country, on the plains, and in the company of the men and women who called Montana home. To do that, we must connect our guests with real Montanans willing to share their love and knowledge of this beautiful state; we must get away from the well-traveled routes, eschew the tourist spots, and forget about luxury—to find the Montana that lives and breathes as the Last Best Place.

Dunrovin Ranch Expeditions connect you with true Montanans who create the kind of trip for you that they would create for themselves. All of our trips emphasize experiential learning about Montana’s natural and cultural history. We partner with local experts – businesses, nonprofit groups, museums, university professors, artists, and scientists – to develop trips that immerse our guests in a Montana experience that can only be had from Dunrovin. We choose a natural or cultural history theme, then select routes that best illustrate that theme and showcase Montana’s splendid landscapes. We identify local resources and businesses to guide our learning and service our needs; creating a trip that brings our guests and locals together for a journey of mutual discovery. Our expeditions are small – rarely more than 8 guests – to ensure close, personal attention and the opportunity to forge new relationships with Montanans.

Dunrovin Ranch Expeditions focus on quality, learning, and fun! We offer experienced expedition leadership, professional educational programs, comfortable accommodations, fine food, beautiful settings, qualified guides, incredible horseback riding, outstanding service, and unexpected experiences. We achieve these high standards with a relaxed, casual and spontaneous approach.

2011 Expeditions


Big Sky at Night – July 1 to 2  or  July 31 to August 1  or  August 26 to 27

Ride to a forest lookout to meet University of Montana astronomer Diane Friend, who will enthrall you into the night with her high powered telescope and enthusiastic tour of Montana’s night sky. Sleep in the lookout and enjoy a hearty Dutch oven breakfast before riding back to civilization.



Family Adventure at Cache Creek – June 24 to 26  or   August 12 to 14

Take your family on a true Montana adventure, with a mule train carrying your camp gear into a wilderness camp. Designed especially to appeal to families with children 8 or older, this trip offers an easy horseback ride with lots of kids’ activities. Let wilderness packer Todd Earp teach how the mountain men of yester year did it.

Great Burn Wilderness Loop – July 14 to 17    

The Great Burn Wilderness Study Area has been managed as wilderness for the last 100 years and is a well kept Montana secret. Straddling the Montana-Idaho border, this incredible county offers abundant wildlife, high mountain alpine vistas, and numerous clear lakes and streams. Guide Todd Earp will share his knowledge and love of this special area.

Great Burn Schley Mountain Fish Loop – August 18 to 21    

The Great Burn Wilderness Study Area is the headwaters of the famous trout Mecca, Fish Creek. The cool streams and high mountain lakes in this untouched paradise offer excellent fishing with no one else in sight! Let fishing expert and guide Todd Earp help you catch your limit and cook up a pan of fresh fish over the campfire.

This Montana Place – September 10 to 18   
 
This expedition is far more than a physical journey to one of Montana’s most spectacular landscapes – the Rocky Mountain Front. It is also an artistic and scientific journey that will heighten and enrich your own artistic skill and appreciation. Dunrovin Ranch brings together nationally prominent artists and writers – tribally certified artisan, Angela Swedberg, acclaimed Northwest painter, Michele Usibelli, Alaska State Writer and Poet Laureate, Peggy Schumaker, award winning photographer, Pam Voth, and Blackfeet historian Paul Raczka to work with you in opening your vision and expanding your technical skills, to capture this magnificent place in artistic expression. Dr. Lisa Flowers, ecologist and educator, will help you understand the biological and physical processes that make the Rocky Mountain Front so special. Blackfeet Tribal members will invite you to participate in their erecting their family tipis at ancient Indian campsites and spend the night with you under the stars telling their stories of this land. Dunrovin connects you with a horse for both short and long adventures across the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch and into the Bob Marshall Wilderness, to challenge your mind, your body and your spirit - and to stir your imagination.


 

 

 


Personalized Expeditions


Dunrovin Ranch creates personalized expeditions that are tailor-made to suit the needs and desires of individual groups. Our knowledgeable staff is available to work with you to identify your group’s expedition goals, education and recreation interests, schedule, and budget. We offer expeditions focused on corporate retreats and leadership training, family reunions, horsemanship training, and natural history and cultural learning. Advance planning for personalized expeditions is always necessary and can take significant time if special land use permits and other authorizations are required. Price depends on the duration, complexity of the logistics, transportation, suitable lodging, the number of clients involved, and other factors. Call Dunrovin Ranch to discuss possibilities and begin to plan your dream horseback expedition.