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A meadow with trees and mountains in the distance.
Pine Butte Guest Ranch A close-up look at birds feeding in the morning shadows and surf. © Robert Granzow

Legacy Journeys

Pine Butte Preserve

In Montana, delight in breathtaking views as you spend your days exploring a jewel of the Crown of the Continent.

2025 departure is full. Wait list space is available!

July 7, 2025 - July 12, 2025

Where the mountains meet the prairie in northwest Montana lie vast expanses of wilderness that are habitats for moose, mountain lions, lynx and birds ranging from warblers to raptors. The Nature Conservancy’s Pine Butte Preserve serves as home base for a remarkable journey in Big Sky Country. In this showcase of one of North America’s most intact and wild ecosystems, you’ll find dramatic limestone peaks that tower above native grasslands and views that seemingly go on forever. The opportunities to explore its diverse habitats seem just as endless. Through hikes, horseback rides and guided tours, you’ll have a unique chance to experience this rugged and beautiful region.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Set out on trails that pass lush wetlands, century-old pines and alpine streams.
  • Accompany TNC Montana staff as they guide you through critically important habitats that support many exceptional plants and animals.
  • Keep an eye out for signs of grizzly bears, moose and elk.
  • Head out for an all-day trail ride through the high meadows of the Rocky Mountain foothills.

Explore our Work in this Region

Wait list space is available!

Our 2025 departure is full. Trip specialists are maintaining a wait list. We often have space open on our departures, please call to add your name to the wait list if you have an interest in traveling on this Legacy Journey with The Legacy Club in 2025.

Pine Butte Montana
Rocky Mountain Front One of the last places where grizzly bears still venture out onto the open plains. © Robert Granzow

Information & Reservations

Registration for each of the five Legacy Journeys opens on Wednesday, August 28th at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT and should be made directly with the trip specialist listed below. When making a reservation, you are likely to reach a voicemail first. Please leave a message and trip specialists will return calls in the order received. We recommend adding your name to the waiting list for the Journey if it fills up. We often have space open on our departures.

Iconic Adventures
Phone: (800) 329-4930
Email: concierge@iconicadventures.com

See the cancellation terms with our Frequently Asked Questions.