Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site - Guided Tours (U.S. National Park Service)

Throughout the summer season, Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are a variety of ranger-led programs offered daily. Stop at the visitor center to find out the program schedule for the day of your visit.

WAGON TOUR
The open range cattle era in American history only lasted a few short decades, but it left a lasting impression. Join a ranger for a horse drawn wagon tour around the ranch. On the tour you will have an opportunity to see parts of the ranch many people don't visit, experience incredible scenic views and learn about the open range era and its lasting legacy.

Wagon tours are offered hourly Thursday through Monday starting mid-June and running through Labor Day. Stop by the visitor center for tour times and tickets. There is limited space on the wagon. Cost for the wagon tour is $5.00 per person or $15.00 for a family.

Ranger giving a cowboy talk in front of Bunkhouse Row.

COWBOY TALK
One of the most recognized images from the open range cattle era is the cowboy. Over the years, Hollywood, television, and books glamourized cowboy life. You can join a ranger and learn about the real cowboy and what his job entailed during the days of the open range.

Chuckwagon cook standing by the chuckwagon.

CHUCKWAGON TALK
The open range cattle era was a time of trail drives and round-ups. Take a minute to sit down at the chuckwagon and hear what life was like living out on the open range for months at a time and how the chuckwagon became home away from home for those hardworking cowboys.

Blacksmithing demonstration with forge in the background.

BLACKSMITH TALK
The blacksmith shop was the hub of activity during the haying season as horses were shod and machinery repaired. Learn about ironwork throughout history and the importance of the blacksmith to ranchers during the open range cattle era.

MAIN RANCH HOUSE TOUR
Johnny Grant originally built the ranch house in 1862. It was a trading post downstairs and a residence upstairs. In 1866 he sold the ranch to Conrad Kohrs who became known as the "Cattle King" in Montana. In 1890 Kohrs built a brick addition onto the home adding a formal dining room, large kitchen, a second bathroom, and many bedrooms. Augusta Kohrs acquired the elegant furnishing seen throughout the house over several decades.

Tours of the main ranch house are offered daily. Stop by the Visitor Center for tour times. You must sign up for house tours at the visitor center. There is no fee for tour tickets. For preservation reasons, tours are limited to 12 people. Tours do fill up quickly in the summer months.