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Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic SiteTwo longhorn steers grazing with a Beaverslide haystacker in the background
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Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Are you open year round?
We are open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

Can I bring my RV into the parking lot?
The Visitor Center parking lot is large enough for RV's.

How far are we from Glacier NP and/or Yellowstone NP?
Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS is located midway between Glacier and Yellowstone. It is approximately a 3 1/2 hour drive to either park.

What is the cost for tours?
There is no fee. However, to go on a tour of the main ranch house, you must sign up at the visitor center. Space is limited on the tours.

Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are allowed only in the main parking lot and need to be on a leash no longer than 6'.

Is there horse back riding at the ranch?
We do not offer horse back riding at the ranch. Visitors are welcome to bring their own horses and ride the 7 miles of designated roads and trails during regular working hours, by picking up a map at the Visitor Center. Contact Powell County Chamber of Commerce for information on where to go horse back riding.

Historic image of cattle drive.  

Did You Know?
Cattle drives rarely went more than ten or twelve miles a day. The cattle had to be given time to rest and graze. A drive from Texas to Montana could take up to five months. Kohrs bought two-year-old steers and brought them north to graze on the rich grasses of eastern Montana.

Last Updated: January 10, 2007 at 16:30 EST