Press and Awards

Paws Up Montana’s first priority is making sure our guests have the experience of a lifetime in Montana—whether as part of a family excursion, a business retreat or a romantic getaway. These publications and websites have recognized our efforts, and we’re grateful for the honors, mentions and praise as a travel and leisure top resort.

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Accolades and Awards

Newsweek Readers' Choice 2025 #1 Best Dude Ranch
Paws Up has been voted #1 Best Dude Ranch for a second year in a row.
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2025 James Beard Foundation
The Social Haus’s, Brandon Cunningham, is a semi-finalist for a second year in the James Beard Awards for Best Chef in the Mountain region.
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Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Best Luxury Family Resorts
Paws Up Montana named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Luxury Family Resorts in the US and Caribbean for 2025.
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2024 Michelin Guide Two Key Resort
The esteemed Michelin Guide has awarded Paws Up Montana with two Michelin Keys, an honor only given to exceptional stays.
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Travel + Leisure Worlds Best Awards 2024: 5 Favorite Resorts in Montana
Paws Up Montana ranks among the 5 Best Montana Resorts in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards.
2024 James Beard Foundation
Chef Brandon Cunningham of the Green O’s Social Haus was honored as a semi-finalist in the Best of the Mountain region for 2024.
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Modern Luxury’s 2024 Most Romantic Getaway
The Green O has been named the Most Romantic Getaway and Best Couples Escape for 2024 by Modern Luxury.
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Good Housekeeping 2024 Travel Awards
Good Housekeeping has named Paws Up Montana a winner in the 2024 Family Travel Awards for Fun-Filled Camping & Glamping.
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Travel + Leisure Worlds Best Awards 2023: 20 Best Mountain Resorts Across the U.S.
Paws Up Montana ranks among the 20 Best Mountain Resorts in Travel + Leisure Worlds Best Awards.
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Smart Meetings Smart Stars 2023: Best Incentive Hotel
Smart Meetings names Paws Up Montana as a Smart Stars 2023 Winner for Best Incentive Hotel.
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Top 20 Resorts in the Mountain West: Readers’ Choice Awards 2023
Condé Nast Traveler ranks Paws Up Montana among the top 20 Resorts in the Mountain West.
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Town & Country Hotel Awards 2023: Best New Hotels Around the World
the green o at Paws Up is recognized in the Best New Hotels Around the World by Town & Country.
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Fodors Travel Awards 2023: Best Hotels in the USA
the green o at Paws Up is recognized in the Fordors Travel Awards: Best Hotels in the USA.
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World Spa Awards 2023: Best Montana Wellness Retreat
World Spa names the green o Montana's Best Wellness Retreat and Paws Up Montana as a nominee.
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Recent News and Press

2025

AFAR
Big Sky, Big Sound: How a Musician Found his Creative Stride on a Montana Ranch
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2024

Sunset
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AFAR
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Travel + Leisure
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Forbes Travel Guide
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Virtuoso
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Country Living
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Thrillist
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Forbes Travel Guide
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USA Today
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10 best pet-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the US, Mexico and Caribbean
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Reader's Digest
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USA Today 10 Best
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The Knot
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James Beard Foundation
The 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists
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2023

Country Living
20 of the Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Teens Who Are Hard to Impress
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Forbes
6 Last Minute Adventure Vacations In The U.S.
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Travel + Leisure
20 Ideas for the Perfect Romantic Fall Getaway
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USA Today 10 Best
Where to book your next stay: Best hotels and resorts across the United States
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USA Today 10 Best
Unwind and indulge at the 10 best all-inclusive resorts in the US
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Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure Readers' 3 Favorite Hotels in Montana of 2023
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9 Destinations To Celebrate A Milestone Birthday
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Reader's Digest
22 Luxury Camping Adventures That Will Make You an Outdoors Person
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Condé Nast Traveler
Top 20 Resorts in the Mountain West: Readers' Choice Awards 2023
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Trips To Discover
Top 14 Resorts for a Family Reunion in the United States
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AFAR
The 10 Top Cozy U.S. Hotels to Visit in Winter
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Andrew Harper
Review: Winter at Paws Up Montana
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Jetset Magazine
Grandeur in the Great American West: Paws Up Montana
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POPSUGAR
The Best Family Vacation Destinations, According to Travel Experts
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Architectural Digest
7 Luxury Glamping Tents With Stunning Views of Nature
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Brides
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Forbes
The Most Romantic All-Inclusive Hotels In The U.S.
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Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Honeymoon Destinations for Every Type of Couple
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Travel + Leisure
America's Best Dude Ranches
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COWGIRL Magazine
From NYC To Montana: The Life Of A Wrangler At Paws Up
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Forbes
This Modern Tree House Deep In The Wodds Is Exactly What You're Seeking
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Forbes
Top 8 International Vacation Spots For Couples
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2022

Business Insider
16 of the best places you should travel to this summer in the US and abroad
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Travel + Leisure
The 5 Best Resorts in Montana in 2022
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Fox17
9 Kid-Friendly Dude Ranches For Your Next Unplugged Family Vacation
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Us Weekly
Lifestyle Expert Christine Lusita Shares the Most Popular Celebrity Getaway Destinations
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Inquirer
15 Best Pet Friendly Resorts in the USA
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Travel + Leisure
America's Best Dude Ranches
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17 Romantic Cabin Getaways in the U.S. for a Couples Trip
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2021

Town & Country
9 Western Ranches to Live Like You're on Yellowstone
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Reader's Digest
Dude ranches: How to holiday like a cowboy
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USA Today 10 Best
Traveling with teens? Here are 10 tips and trip ideas to improve your next vacation
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USA Today
Travel like an Olympian at these gold medal destinations
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