I tend to get caught up in all the tropical destinations when planning a vacation but this summer reminded me how much I love mountains, streams, horses, hikes, national parks and all things adventure-type destinations too.

We stayed at a dude ranch that came highly recommended to us called 320 Guest Ranch. It felt like it had it all. There were no televisions in the cabins, for starters, which might have been my favorite part, stunning Montana scenery, a plethora of outdoor activities, the most beautiful horses I think I’ve ever seen and some of the more delicious meals I’ve ever had.

Part of me thinks I was maybe even once a wrangler in a past life with how insanely fascinated I was with how all 65 horses would clock out at 5 p.m. to go out into the sheer wilderness of the mountains overnight and then the wranglers would get up at 4 a.m. to gather each and every one of them to clock back in at the ranch at 7 a.m. sharp. It was simply an experience we will never forget and as far as I can tell, neither will my kids.