Activities
The abundance and variety of wildlife is what makes this Rocky Mountain
location so exceptional. Bring your binoculars and camera, as, depending
on the season, you'll have the opportunity to see many mule deer, elk,
wolves, mountain goats, big horn sheep, white tail deer, bear, moose, and
mountain lion. There are numerous bird species in Paradise Valley
including, American bald and golden eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, wading
birds, four species of hummingbird, and many song birds, including the
Montana state bird, the melodious western meadowlark.
 As the seasons change so do the vistas and activities available to Trout
House guests.
In
the Spring as plants are budding, migratory birds return, newly born
calf elk appear on the mountain, the first tiny wildflowers bloom,
and the streams open for fishing in late May.
As
Summer unfolds, the meadows turn to green, the robins have their
chicks, elk and deer are minding their young, rodeo season is under
way, floating the wild Yellowstone River is enjoyed, and horseback
riding and hiking are always fun with wildflowers in full bloom.
With
Fall approaching and the days getting shorter, the elk are bugling,
the bears feast on apples, plums, mushrooms and late summer berries,
tomatoes ripen, the hummingbirds head south, the cottonwoods and
aspens slip on their golden coats, the nights are cooler and the
flannel sheets and wool blankets are welcomed.
 When
winter sets in and snow is on the mountain, the squirrels, finches
and chickadees cluster at the feeder, elk by the thousands graze
the foothills, skiers head for the slopes or the back country, fireplaces
warm the toes, and luxuriating in the spa with stars so brilliant
in the cold clear skies makes for the end of a perfect day.
Trout House guests have private access to over a million acres of public
land, including those in the Gallatin National Forest and the Absaroka/Beartooth
Wilderness. There are trails to hike, peaks to climb and pristine areas
to explore. Paradise Valley is famous for its world class fly fishing.
Anglers enjoy floating the Yellowstone River, fishing gin clear mountain
streams, or matching their skills with wary spring creek trout. The fabled
rivers and streams of Yellowstone National Park are only a short distance
up the Valley. The fishing doesn't get any better than here. After a day of hiking, fishing, trail riding,
exploring, or skiing you can schedule a relaxing in house massage, before
slipping into the stream side spa.
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