| Known for its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, | | | | calories, but nothing compares to packing a lunch, |
| year-round activities, and a sense of peace | | | | some water, and heading out for a firsthand |
| unmatched by most other ski resorts, Big Sky in | | | | exploration of the Montana wilderness. Ten miles of |
| Montana is high on most savvy travelers' lists of | | | | mountain biking trails will challenge the adventurers in |
| places to visit at some time in their lives. Just utter | | | | your group, and there's even a Freeride Park for the |
| the name and you'll feel the thrill of what's to come; | | | | ultimate daredevils who get their kicks from jumps |
| peace, simplicity, and supreme beauty. | | | | and ladders. |
| Big Sky is indeed worth visiting during either the | | | | Disc golf and scenic lift rides continue to add to the |
| winter or the summer season, so whatever your | | | | fun, as do the tournaments and parties that give the |
| temperament calls out for you'll find an answer to | | | | summer months a bit more punch. There's always |
| here. If the cold weather is what gets you going, | | | | something going on, so bring lots of energy and a |
| you'll be happy to know that the resort receives | | | | desire to be entertained and enveloped in all that Big |
| about 400 inches of annual snowfall and has 85 miles | | | | Sky has to offer after the snow has melted. |
| of ski runs that never lose their luster due to | | | | An extensive array of spa offerings, facilities for |
| overcrowding. Take this opportunity to absorb | | | | large groups, and daycares are a few more details |
| yourself in skiing, or explore something new by | | | | that will smooth the edges of this trip and make it |
| learning to snowboard. | | | | above complaint. No need or want will go |
| If speeding downhill is a bit too much to handle, | | | | unanswered during this holiday, especially if you take |
| there's plenty more to do that will get you out there | | | | the time to pick out accommodations of high quality, |
| enjoying the winter wonderland. Snowshoeing, | | | | as well. Big Sky vacation rentals are a smart route to |
| cross-country skiing, and even horseback riding and | | | | take, as each of these cabins, lodges, and condos |
| winter fly-fishing are all available. Cozy up with your | | | | are equipped not only to handle visitors, but to make |
| honey in the back of a sleigh or ride the lifts just for | | | | you feel happy to be alive. |
| fun, as long as you end your day with a cup of hot | | | | Imagine a log cabin that seems to exist in its own |
| cocoa by the fire it will be time well spent. | | | | time and place, outfitted with modern conveniences |
| Ski competitions, parties, festivals, and family-oriented | | | | yet stirring within you feelings of tradition, warmth, |
| activities add a celebratory touch to life at Big Sky, | | | | and family togetherness. With room for all the people |
| so check the calendar of events to plan your visit | | | | you love plus conveniences like kitchen appliances, a |
| around something extra special. Nothing is better than | | | | washer and dryer, and even things like hot tubs and |
| bundling up, heading outside, and hearing the snow | | | | a piano, you'll want to return to this place for every |
| crunch beneath your feet when you've been cooped | | | | future vacation. |
| up in a classroom or office all season, so get ready | | | | If you think Big Sky has what it takes to qualify itself |
| to acclimate yourself to a whole new environment | | | | as being worthy of you and your family's attention, |
| and way of seeing the world. | | | | then sit up and start planning. The seasons are |
| If you're less ski-bunny and more fun-in-the-sun, a | | | | spinning by as we speak, and it's a shame to let |
| summertime Big Sky visit will satisfy your warm | | | | another one pass without an outstanding vacation to |
| weather wanderlust. Hike, raft, play, fish...you'll need | | | | bookmark it in your memory. Go online to explore a |
| several days to really soak it all in, so plan accordingly. | | | | few Big Sky Vacation Rentals and prepare to train |
| Golf and tennis make for fun ways to burn some | | | | your gaze on a whole new portion of the heavens. |