Centennial Valley Trip with GYC

September 26-29, 2026

J Bar L Ranch - Near Lima, Montana

Join Greater Yellowstone Coalition staff and area experts on an excursion to J Bar L Ranch in Montana’s Centennial Valley, one of the ecosystem’s truly special places.

Learn more about GYC’s work in this crucial connectivity zone for wildlife including trumpeter swans, sandhill cranes, pronghorn, elk, moose, and the ever-contentious grizzly bear and wolf. The landscape and its wild inhabitants draw recreationists, hunters, ranchers, and wildlife viewers from far and wide. Together, let’s explore this sweeping, high-elevation valley in southwest Montana. This opportunity will appeal to families, friends, couples, and individuals alike.

A full itinerary will be released at a later date and will include shared meals, presentations, site tours, and flexible downtown. We’ll be staying at the incredible J Bar L Ranch, nestled in the heart of the Centennial Valley. Activities at or near the Ranch include birding, horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, wildlife photography, yoga, and more.

Accommodations are comfortable yet rustic cabins. All cabins offer WiFi.

**Anderson House**

Accommodates up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twin trundles) and 2.5 bathrooms. Also functions as a common gathering space for our group with a large dining room, private hot tub, kitchen, gas-burning wood stove, and washer and dryer.

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**Stibal Barn**

Accommodates up to 3 guests with 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 twin) and 1 bathroom. Also features a hot tub, kitchen, and outdoor picnic tables.

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**Brundage Commons Cabin**

Accommodates up to 2 guests with 1 bedroom (1 king) and 1 bathroom. Also features gas-burning wood stoves, fire pit, hot tub access, washer and dryer, and kitchen.

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**Brundage Middle Cabin**

Accommodates up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms (2 kings that can convert into 4 twins) and 1 bathroom. Also features gas-burning wood stoves, fire pit, hot tub access, and washer and dryer.

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**Brundage Writer’s Cabin**

Accommodates up to 2 guests in a studio cabin (1 king that can convert into 2 twins) and half bath indoors with a private outdoor shower. Also features gas-burning wood stoves, fire pit, hot tub access, and washer and dryer.

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Please note that the Centennial Valley has rugged dirt roads with intermittent cell service. Having 4WD or AWD, a spare tire, and filling up with gas before entering the valley is highly recommended. GYC can help arrange carpools from Bozeman.

Approximate estimate per person for the trip: $1500

If you are interested in this unique trip and are keen to learn more, please reach out to GYC’s Senior Individual Giving Associate Mikey Gray at mgray@greateryellowstone.org or (406) 556-2807. Space is limited; early registration is highly encouraged.

Trip dates: September 26-29, 2026

Registration deadline: June 1, 2026

Cancellation deadline: July 26, 2026

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