Enjoy the magic of fall at Triple Creek Ranch. Awaken to the breath of fresh autumn air, spend the day amidst rugged mountain vistas and in colorful fall foliage. Then, relax in a private hot tub under a star studded sky.

During autumn, Triple Creek Ranch is bursting with color and bustling with activity as nature prepares for winter. See cottonwoods, quaking aspens and alpine larch splashed in vibrant golds, yellows and oranges. Photograph a brown-eyed buck, a bugling bull elk or a snowshoe hare among fiery red huckleberry bushes. Experience the the alpenglow in Big Sky Country!

Triple Creek Ranch is a birder's paradise. Along nearby rivers, and grassy hillsides, watch for the majestic bald and golden eagles, rough legged and red-tailed hawks, merlins and peregrine falcons. Scope the ponds and slack waters for phalaropes and migrating waterfowl. Scan mountain meadows for Ruffed, Dusky and Spruce Grouse. Keep one ear tuned to gobbling wild turkeys. Hike through pine forests in search of Stellar's Jays, black capped and mountain chickadees, fox sparrows, dark-eyed juncos and red crossbills. From a horse's back see hairy and downy woodpeckers, red and white-breasted nuthatches, evening and pine grosbeaks, pine siskins and Clark's nutcrackers. During a quiet evening stroll, listen for the distant hooting of the great horned and barred owls.

Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and birders may also enjoy nearby wildlife sanctuaries. Stop by the East Fork of the Bitterroot River or Painted Rocks Lake in search of Bighorn Sheep. Visit Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge to observe abundant waterfowl . Or, ask an on-staff wildlife specialists to give you a tour of the sprawling CB Ranch - one of Montana's best kept natural secrets.

Also this fall, nine high-profile Western artists lead three weekend workshops. Called A Spectrum of Color & Artistry, this innovative art program offers an opportunity for art enthusiasts to work, watch and learn side by side with talented artists, in a setting of dramatic autumn beauty with the Montana Rockies for inspiration. Participants will also enjoy the luxurious comforts of Triple Creek Ranch, with its extensive Western art collection, innovative cuisine, intuitive personalized service and activities ranging from horseback riding to fly-fishing.

Coming in spring 2010: Weekends for wine lovers and spring roundups.

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