2009
Summer Free Events
(dates subject to change)
Summer Free Events
(dates subject to change)
Visit the Historic Crail Ranch!
Friday, July 3, 2009 11am-1pm
Kids Fly Fishing Day (in memory of Pat Allen)
Kids learn the basics of fly fishing from local experts.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Arts and Crafts Market
This year the Market will include our annual Quilt Show and Sale.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Kids Fun Day
Sack races, tug-of-war, and other old-time fun activities.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 1pm
Kids Harmonica Lessons
Conducted by Ric Steinke and the Open Range Band
Ric Steinke and Linda Hausler will instruct children on the basics of playing the harmonica.
Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2009
Colors of Kyrgyzstan Trunk Show and Sale
An annual favorite offering unique items just right the high country.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Bakesale!
The traditional sale of pies, cakes, cookies and other treats is always a part of the Big Sky Festival of the Arts.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Kids Photography Workshop
Kids Fly Fishing Day (in memory of Pat Allen)
Kids learn the basics of fly fishing from local experts.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Arts and Crafts Market
This year the Market will include our annual Quilt Show and Sale.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Kids Fun Day
Sack races, tug-of-war, and other old-time fun activities.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 1pm
Kids Harmonica Lessons
Conducted by Ric Steinke and the Open Range Band
Ric Steinke and Linda Hausler will instruct children on the basics of playing the harmonica.
Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2009
Colors of Kyrgyzstan Trunk Show and Sale
An annual favorite offering unique items just right the high country.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Bakesale!
The traditional sale of pies, cakes, cookies and other treats is always a part of the Big Sky Festival of the Arts.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Kids Photography Workshop
Season of Operation
July - August:
Saturdays & Sundays
12-3p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays
12-3p.m.
Reservation Information
Walk-Ins Welcome
Big Sky, MT
Welcome to Historic Crail Ranch
406-995-2160
Description
The Historic Crail Ranch is the oldest original building in Big Sky, MT and is open to visitors. The unique log structure preserves the story of Augustus Franklin Crail family and their life in the Big Sky community in the early 1900's.
Augustus Franklin Crail (Frank) moved his family to Gallatin Canyon Basin (now called Big Sky) in 1902, after he purchased the small cabin and a 160 acre homestead from Daniel Inabit for less than $1.00 per acre. Over the next four decades, the family built a two-story house and ranched most of what is now Meadow Village. Frank's son, Emmett Crail, lived on the ranch until 1950 when he sold the property to Jack and Elaine Hume. The Humes installed the first modern plumbing, including a bathroom. The cabin served as living quarters for Big Sky (Boyne) resort workers in the 1980's.
A visit to our living history site will give you an authentic view of life as a western pioneer and the splendor of the old west.
Directions
The Historic Crail Ranch is located in the Meadow Village area of Big Sky just off Spotted Elk Road. Follow US highway 191 south from Bozeman or north from West Yellowstone. Turn west at the light onto the Big Sky Spur Road (Highway 64) and continue approximately 2 miles until you reach Little Coyote Road. Turn right onto Little Coyote and follow it until Spotted Elk appears on the left. Historic Crail Ranch is on the left-hand side of Spotted Elk Road, set back from the roadway.
The Historic Crail Ranch is the oldest original building in Big Sky, MT and is open to visitors. The unique log structure preserves the story of Augustus Franklin Crail family and their life in the Big Sky community in the early 1900's.
Augustus Franklin Crail (Frank) moved his family to Gallatin Canyon Basin (now called Big Sky) in 1902, after he purchased the small cabin and a 160 acre homestead from Daniel Inabit for less than $1.00 per acre. Over the next four decades, the family built a two-story house and ranched most of what is now Meadow Village. Frank's son, Emmett Crail, lived on the ranch until 1950 when he sold the property to Jack and Elaine Hume. The Humes installed the first modern plumbing, including a bathroom. The cabin served as living quarters for Big Sky (Boyne) resort workers in the 1980's.
A visit to our living history site will give you an authentic view of life as a western pioneer and the splendor of the old west.
Directions
The Historic Crail Ranch is located in the Meadow Village area of Big Sky just off Spotted Elk Road. Follow US highway 191 south from Bozeman or north from West Yellowstone. Turn west at the light onto the Big Sky Spur Road (Highway 64) and continue approximately 2 miles until you reach Little Coyote Road. Turn right onto Little Coyote and follow it until Spotted Elk appears on the left. Historic Crail Ranch is on the left-hand side of Spotted Elk Road, set back from the roadway.
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