One guest from California raved about her experience at the Bar W.

―[It was] my first time in Montana, and what a great way to spend and experience it… I felt so accommodated. [It was] truly a great experience. I learned so much and had a blast. The horses are amazing, the scenery beautiful and the food was nutritious.‖

The idea for a Western retreat spot from a man named Dave Leishman who, too, longed to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and suburbs. He and his daughters traveled to

Whitefish, Montana to the Bear Creek Ranch a little over a decade ago. There, wranglers learned Dave and his daugh-ters in the ways of horsemanship and introduced them Mon-tana’s way of Western life.

―We went up ridges and down ridges that I never imagined a horse could go,‖ Dave said. ―It turned out to be a vacation for the ages – one of those life-changing, priority-altering ex-periences many people wait a lifetime for.‖

Dave and the girls enjoyed each subsequent trip to Montana so much, the long-time outdoorsman decided he wanted a ranch of his own. Together with wife Jan, brother Greg and friend Phil Dukes, Bar W was born. The group makes their commitment to Bar W visitors clear.

―Our first trip to Montana literally changed our lives… We will do our best to make sure that the joy of [guests’] stay lasts a lifetime, too.‖ ■

The combination of the Big Sky country backdrop, the kindly people and the cool waters of Spencer Lake makes retreating to Bar W Guest Ranch one of the best vacation spots in Mon-tana.

Nestled between two pine-covered ridges near the vibrant town of Whitefish, this dude ranch offers something special. Bar W Guest Ranch prides itself on treating guests to true Montana hospitality and entertainment.

The cozy ranch spreads over thousands of acres of beautiful Montana countryside and is complete with a 6,200-square-foot lodge, cabin suites, indoor and outdoor horseback-riding arenas, stables, a barn, play meadow, an entertain-ment area and a gazebo on the lake. When you’re not fishing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, mountain-biking, test-ing your archery skills, playing volleyball or shooting clay pigeons, you’ll be relaxing to your heart’s content.

―A great Western vacation for all ages is what the Bar W Guest Ranch on Spencer Lake in Whitefish is all about,‖ ac-cording to the spot’s website.

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Longer hours at work, less time with the kids and your summer tan a distant memory can only mean one thing— fall is nearing the end and winter is upon us, and the need for a break is greater than ever. So grab your bag and your boots, and prepare to fall in love with fall all over again. This week, The Western Vault’s taking a close look at worth-while vacations. ■

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Barton Springs in Austin, Texas

Austin’s Cool Waters Makes for a Cool Retreat

on the grounds of Zilker Park. The pool sits within the Bar-ton Creek channel and is filled by water from Main Barton Spring. The pool’s temperature, which remains between about 68°F and 72°F, allows for year-round swimming.

No matter your reasons for going—be it to escape the heat, read a book, or explore new things—hitting up Barton Springs will be the coolest thing you do all year. ■

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Barton Springs, a set of four natural water springs located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, is the result of the cool waters flowing through the Edwards Aquifer. The spring’s chilly waters and natural ambiance has made it a year-round swimming destination for locals and out-of-towners.

Infamous for its nippy waters, Barton Springs attracts crowds of people looking for an escape.

Dr. Edward Shirley, a professor, local and frequent springs-goer, says he has always enjoyed Barton Springs, ―[The spring] has a lot more character than the pool at the gym, plus you get some sun.‖

Dr. Jodi Egerton, another local, shares Shirley’s enthusiasm for Barton.

―On a perfect dreamy day, we like to sit on the far side on the big grassy hill. Bring along some books, a towel to lie on, lots of sunscreen and a hat. Lie around reading until you’re just so hot you can’t stand it, and then go cool off in the water for a while.‖

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