Lone Mountain Ranch Joins National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
Big Sky, MT (PRWEB) May 17, 2016 -- Lone Mountain Ranch today announced it has joined National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World. The Unique Lodges portfolio includes a total of 45 members on six continents. Launched in January 2015, the properties in the Unique Lodges collection offer a host of authentic and responsible travel experiences. Lone Mountain Ranch is among an exclusive group of distinguished properties whom have each demonstrated their commitment to authenticity, excellence, and sustainability, while offering outstanding guest experiences that support the protection of cultural and natural heritage.
First homesteaded in 1915, Lone Mountain Ranch has long been recognized as one of the premier guest ranches in the country. Listed on the National Registry of the Historic Places, Lone Mountain Ranch is a respected member of the Dude Rancher’s Association, an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge, as well as an award-winning cross country ski destination. Lone Mountain Ranch offers a stunning array of outdoor activities including professionally guided tours of Yellowstone National Park and world class alpine skiing at nearby Big Sky Resort. Lone Mountain Ranch delivers authentic experiences that are life-inspiring.
“Lone Mountain Ranch’s history, heritage and connection to the community, plus its unique position as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park, creates a natural synergy with National Geographic’s mission and purpose,” said Paul Makarechian, CEO, Makar Properties. “We are honored to be a part of the National Geographic family and plan to continue to expand the relationship for years to come.”
National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World offers travelers a full-service experience from booking to checkout. Travelers can browse all of the properties on the Unique Lodges Website and request a reservation at the lodge.
Guests that book through National Geographic Unique Lodges will receive a "National Geographic Exclusive" experience. Lone Mountain Ranch has curated two exclusive experiences based on seasonality. In the warmer months, guests are invited to join a naturalist for a guided walk along the Gallatin River, where you'll learn about the key factors involved in preserving and protecting the watershed before enjoying a delicious stream-side picnic. During the winter season, guests will join a historian to hear stories from early days at the ranch, followed by a private chef's dinner featuring local ingredients and Western cuisine.
For more information about National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, visit http://www.nationalgeographiclodges.com.
About Lone Mountain Ranch
Located on 148 pristine acres in Big Sky, Montana, Lone Mountain Ranch is just an hour drive from Bozeman Airport, 18 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, and 7 miles away from Big Sky Resort. The property consists of 30 rooms located within 24 unique cabins as well as a restaurant and saloon, pavilion, retail shop, equestrian facilities, and meeting spaces.
Lone Mountain Ranch is a destination where guests disconnect from the world, while connecting with others through unforgettable adventures in a natural setting. Moments are crafted through discovery, exceptional people, fun activities, and a breathtaking environment.The ranch is owned and operated by Makar Properties, LLC. For more information, visit LoneMountainRanch.com, follow us on Instagram @lonemtnranch, or join us on Facebook.
About National Geographic Travel
National Geographic Travel creates authentic, meaningful and engaging travel experiences through National Geographic Traveler magazine; National Geographic Expeditions; National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World; travel books; maps; digital travel content; and travel photography programs. National Geographic Traveler (six issues per year) is the world’s most widely read travel magazine and has 17 international editions. National Geographic Expeditions offers a variety of unique travel experiences led by top experts to more than 80 destinations across all seven continents. Travel opportunities include family and student expeditions, active adventures, journeys with G Adventures, private jet trips and voyages on the six expedition ships in the National Geographic- Lindblad fleet, as well as photography workshops, expeditions and seminars. The National Geographic Travel digital group shares its inspiring and authoritative digital content such as trip ideas, photo galleries, blogs and apps with its @NatGeoTravel community of 15 million. National Geographic Travel books bring readers curated travel advice, photography and insider tips. Follow National Geographic Travel @NatGeoTravel on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram and Google+.
About Makar Properties, LLC
Makar Properties, LLC is a forward thinking real estate investment company specializing in boutique and luxury hotels and curating a collection of distinctly authentic and timeless guest experiences. Properties are located in growth markets with high barriers to entry. Since 2001, Makar has developed and managed over $2 Billion in land entitlement, commercial and residential and hospitality real estate assets. Makar Properties include Palm Springs’ Korakia Pensione, the Moroccan oasis voted one of the sexiest hotels in America by New York Times; and the historic Lone Mountain Ranch located at the gates of Yellowstone in Big Sky, Montana. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach,California along with the Makarechian Foundation, dedicated to preserving culture, history and community. Learn more at MakarProperties.com.
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Kelly Vogt Campbell, HARMONICA for MAKAR Properties, http://www.harmonica.co, +1 310.927.4537, [email protected]
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