About the Organization
Preserves 19th-century ranch headquarters documenting open-range cattle industry. Working ranch demonstrates cowboy life and techniques that shaped Western cattle business.
Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the strongest symbols of the American West. Once the headquarters of a 10-million-acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history. Managed by the National Park Service, the site remains a working ranch where the open-range cattle era comes to life in Deer Lodge, Montana.
Things to See and Do
As a living ranch, Grant-Kohrs offers visitors a direct connection to frontier cattle culture:
- Livestock on the working ranch, including cows, horses, and chickens
- Living history events and demonstrations of cowboy life and techniques
- The Summer Explorer youth program for kids ages 5 to 15
- A Junior Ranger program with activity books available in three age-appropriate levels
- Trails and walking paths across the historic ranch grounds, plus a virtual tour and photo gallery
Planning Your Visit
The site is located at 266 Warren Lane, Deer Lodge, MT 59722, and offers guidance on where to go, what to do, and what to know before arriving. For current hours, event schedules, and program details, visit the official National Park Service page at nps.gov/grko.
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