Pollock Ranch
Feel the history…listen for echoes…. in a location that
is both remote and along the way. The Pollock Ranch is just one hour
south of Glacier National Park. Anne and Larry Dellwo along with their
sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren live on this 5th generation
ranch of 17,000 acres along the Rocky Mountain Front. Anne’s
grandparents and great grandparents homesteaded in this country in
1890. An 1885 ranch house continues to be the headquarters for the
Pollack Ranch during the calving season.
Historian, Anne Dellwo has for years given the best historical tours
of the area. She worked on a committee that researched and marked the
Old North Trail in Teton County. The Indians followed the trail along
the east side of the Rockies. Approximately 10,000 years ago it extended
across from Siberia southward into Mexico. No where is the evidence
of the trail more prominent than along this area of the Rocky Mountain
Front.
Activities:
• Anne’s Old West Trail historical tour includes stories of Native
American and ranching heritage. Take a guided hike along one of the
oldest trails known to mankind.
• Hiking and birding opportunities in the Blackleaf Canyon area are
numerous.
• Sit quietly at the historic Blackfeet Indian “vision quest” markers
on the bench overlooking the ranch a glimpse into this country’s
rich past.
• Join the local ranching community for the picnic as they honor the
pioneers’ efforts
Horseback riding and/or trailing cattle with Steve at the SKELTON RANCH
as he moves cattle to new pasture
Accommodations:
There
are two cabins— both
with inspirational views of the Rocky Mountain Front. One is fully
equipped, the other more rustic, and both open year round
Coulee Cabin
offers all the comforts of home with a full kitchen, bath and spacious
living room. There are two hide-a-bed couches and a sleeping space
in the loft with queen and two twin beds. This cabin is open year round,
sleeping four to eight depending on how friendly guests are.
Duncan’s Cabin has a loft and four bunk beds, sofa, propane stove
and refrigerator and an outhouse (no running water.)
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