The cabin sits at an elevation of 8,000 feet, offering plenty of outdoor adventures in the summer. We enjoy taking the Razor or quads off-roading, and rentals are available in Cooke City. Hiking to nearby lakes is another favorite activity—many of these lakes are home to Rainbow, Brook, and Cutthroat trout, and several others are easily accessible by car.

For a bit of local flavor, Cooke City and Silver Gate have a variety of shops and restaurants to explore. You can browse for local crystals and gems or relax with a local wine or beer.

Yellowstone National Park is just a five-minute drive to the Northeast Entrance, which leads directly into Lamar Valley. This area is known for incredible wildlife viewing, where you’ll often see bison, pronghorn antelope, bears, moose and—during the early mornings—sometimes wolves.

We also enjoy driving to Cody, Wyoming, to experience a rodeo, do some shopping at local galleries, and fish the rivers along the way.