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Western Dream & Fishin Streams On a lake
Cozy Log Cabin with incredible rich views from your front porch. Peaceful and Quite at the base of Beartooth Mountains.
This quaint log cabin is accessible to all the sites and fun of Cody Country, Yellowstone National Park and Shoshone National Forest. Guests have even commented the cabin was perfect for their reading vacation... It's all good to do while you're here, especially with the grandure of the Beartooth Mountains being a perfect backdrop to both actively and passively drink in . Warm days n cool nights,... aaah!
Time spent in Cody Country and the Greater Yellowstone area and especially Yellowstone National Park is a great way to inspire even the youngest to be outdoor kids in a inside world. Yup... a good thing !
Here at Canyon River Outfitters we offer guided fly fishing by float raft and wading along with guided Upland Bird Hunting. If vacationing with a pet or Horses we're pet / horse friendly too !
This original Settlers Log Cabin has been reconstructed right here on our acreage in the Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone River Canyon community.
Short story goes like this... We disassembled this quaint settlers log cabin starting with the tin roof and wide plank roof boards, rafters, cross ties & of course the logs themselves, we loaded it all up and moved it. We've now reconstructed the cabin and are now sharing this gem
We've also added "the just right furnishings" and the excitement is building (pun intended)
Your unique Log cabin here in Clark Wyoming is away from the busyness yet centrally located with easy access to Cody Wyoming with outstanding eatery's, the world famous Cody Nite Rodeo, Buffalo Bill Museum and the Buffalo Bill Reservoir. As well as quaint Red Lodge Montana with it's "let's take a stroll feel" to discover its unique gems for dining & your special acquisition's.
Yup... your Yellowstone National Park via Chief Joseph Scenic & Beartooth Highways leading you to Beartooth Pass, The b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l scenery and wildlife can be spotted right from your cabin as well as most of all, your travels in the Greater Yellowstone area.
Chief Joseph Scenic Highway will lead you to the high bridge over the Clark's Fork River Gorge (make sure you stop...), also to Cooke City Montana (Great BBQ and more) and of course to your Yellowstone National Park with all of it's natural wonders & wildlife.
Along your way to Cooke City & Yellowstone you will also have an option to travel up the Scenic Beartooth Highway and over the infamous Beartooth Pass... 11,000 ft elevation. Hey, along the way you may even choose to stop & enjoy the Top of the World store for a drink or snack break or at various Waterfalls, Lakes & Flowing Water. You can also drive right up to a Fire-Tower and visit with a Forest Service Ranger who lives there, or take the short run up a few stairs and step on to the viewing platforms to "see what the Forest Rangers see" and drink it in... Next a Stop at Beartooth Lake or others along the way... to enjoy the Earth Rich Environment of the Shoshone National Forest you are traveling thru. Hint, these are great places to enjoy a picnic lunch. You will definitely enjoy the Scaping Views as you travel up, up, up and over Beartooth Pass where Marmots, Mountain Goats, Bighorn Sheep and Elk roam & are often seen. Be sure you make and throw a snowball and be on the lookout for the ski lift where the US Ski Team can practice in the off season... Hint... it's closed in the winter due to... too much snow... yikes !
Your travels to and thru these sights & sounds will emphatically implant a desire to "come back" and do it all again... ! Your Beartooth highway visually intense drive, culminates with arrival in Red Lodge Montana for an outstanding lunch or evening meal.
At Canyon River Outfitters (aka CRO) you will be able to rest from your days travel in our cozy / rustic Old West Log Cabin with its accommodating amenities .
If Horses are your pleasure bring em along... steel pens available & of course the miles of awesome riding... ! Take a break for a day trip to take a trip up town including the world famous Cody Nite Rodeo and don't worry, your horses are safe right here at CRO.
We're also definitely motorcycle friendly... and we can tell you the sites & roads we love to ride.
We offer guided fly fishing by raft float or wading and other fishing, horseback & hiking adventures. It is strongly recommend that you contact us about booking a fishing trip at right after booking your cabin rental to lock in a great time of fishing.
Whew.. LOTS TO SEE and Do here in Cody Country and the Greater Yellowstone area. Please contact us & we'll help with some of your planning if you so desire.
Canyon River Outfitters is conveniently located at the foot of the Beartooth Mountain Range in our historically significant Clark's Fork River Canyon community known as Clark, Wyoming. The Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone River... a Blue Ribbon Trout Fishery winds it way thru State and federal lands as it winds it's way thru Clark on its way north.
Some folks come to CRO to just plain relax and take in the scenery and the quiet... While others come to CRO to enjoy a full service Beginner to Advanced Fishing Guide Adventure ! Fly Fish for Brown, Rainbow, Brook Trout and others by Float, Walk/Wade Some folks bring their own kayaks for the spring runoff class 5 water. While others come to float the CRO Clark's Fork River mixed whitewater river raft experience. Both have breathtaking photographic scenery all around and the opportunity to see Eagles & Osprey along with large and small Wildlife along the wild river. Others bring their own Horses for Trail Riding in the Clark's Fork River Canyon passing by Bridal-Veil Falls and others along the way and into the Beartooth Mountains or thru the High Desert with sweeping views of multiple mountain ranges.
OHV riders come to ride the infamous Morrison Jeep Trail or ride over the Mountain to Red Lodge Montana and enjoy a mid day meal and walk the Historic Downtown, or other trails that lead to Wyoming adventure and beauty then back to CRO to settle in and watch the sun settle over the Beartooth mountains.
Your log cabin has a queen size bed, Full size bed, and 3 twin beds along with a gas burning fireplace with picturesque views of the Beartooth Mountain range. Enjoy the incredible mountain sunrise and sunset views on your front porch,... sitting back, relaxing and enjoying your favorite cup of coffee or adult beverage !
Besides the master bedroom, don't forget that there are additional beds that sleep up to 5 more and is perfect for kids and adults alike ! An additional futon bed is available if needed. The kitchen includes stove/oven, microwave oven, toaster, refrigerator, coffee maker with all the eating, cooking utensils and pots and pans supplied. The BBQ grill right outside is for your use & pleasure... ! The relaxing porch is on the front of the cabin where you can kick-back and view the mountains and wildlife in all their splendor. Night time at CRO is special,... you might hear Elk, Wolf or Coyote... Ahhh the Stars, Stars, Stars, so many of them and they are so very vivid against the true black sky that is unwashed with stray light from the city. Seeing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is a possibility and is truly awe inspiring and revitalizing in all of their glorious and incredibly vibrant color(s). There is an outdoor fire-pit for cool evening warmth & fire/flame gazing, and you better bring your roasting stick 'n' marshmallows or smores fixins to enjoy and increase all your memories of your time at the fire while sitting in the provided outdoor yard chairs!
Just down the road a daytime stop is encouraged for a Tour of the Clark's Fork River Fish Hatchery located right on the river and operated by the Wyoming Game and Fish or ask us for a good place to picnic along the river enjoying good food along with the sounds of flowing water and a wonderful time to relax, fish or hike !
While you're here you must take in the Cody Nite Rodeo, https://www.codyyellowstone.org/events/cody-nite-rodeo/ , in Cody Wyoming which is "THE RODEO CAPITAL of the WORLD". Cody Nite Rodeo is a season long nightly rodeo with Cowboys & Cowgirls from around the country and the world competing for a nightly prize and bragging rights along with a prize and real bragging rights at the end of the Cody Nite Rodeo Season which is from June 1st, thru Labor Day Weekend or just shop and enjoy all the Unique & Interesting Shops and Outstanding Restaurants Cody has to offer! Red Lodge, Montana is also nearby with Stroll As You Go Shopping incl. Antiques, and yes...Great Restaurants. Red Lodge is also wonderful place to Snow Ski and snowboard if you are visiting in the winter months!
If your looking for, the True Western Experience , Relaxation, Photography, Fishing, Hunting, even Trail riding with your Horse or OHV, the adventure of what CRO offers you, including just getting away from it all, Canyon River Outfitters and our centrally located position in the wilds of Clark, Wyoming and the surrounding areas have it for you, and our Log Cabin will help you enjoy it all with a Uniquely Western Vacation Home of your own !
FYI; this is a great way to inspire even the youngest to be outdoor kids in a inside world.
You're vacationing with Horses... they are welcome here with steel pens and lots of awesome riding
Also available are guided Fly and Spin Cast Fishing trips. Fishing trips we provide: Guide, transportation, fishing gear if required, flies and lures, lunch, along with drinks and snacks during the day.
FYI, we are in Elk hunt area 54, Antelope area 80, Big Horn Sheep area 1, and deer Region F-area 105 & we fish the famous Clark's Fork River, Shoshone River and numerous lakes and reservoirs.
