Accommodations on this five-generation family cattle ranch, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, range from primitive to luxury cabins, though there is no television on the premises. Guests are invited to help out on the ranch and work with the horses. Founded in 1922, the ranch sits on the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, and is surrounded by the Gallatin National Forest and Lee Metcalf Wilderness. There are common sightings of elk, deer, and moose in the region. Fishing is popular on the Madison and Gallatin Rivers, both of which are also prime whitewater rafting spots.
Naturalists lead hikes through the surrounding area where native fauna like mountain goats roam.
Before and after the summer high season, Pine Butte offers week-long, outdoor workshops on topics like the Blackfeet Indian, birding, and grizzly bears. For a more cushy stay, there are ranches that provide resort-like accommodations. There are trails leading to Yellowstone that can be experienced by foot, horseback, or mountain biking. On Hebgen Lake next to the ranch, sailing and sailboarding are popular. Horseback riding is still the focus of this ranch, though other activities like fishing in Big Creek are also available.