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Welcome to the “Last Best Place!” I arrived in Missoula and was met by our driver for the scenic 40 minute trip to Paws Up. Most of the drive was along the lovely Blackfoot River and through forested mountain countryside. Rustic barns and meadows with grazing horses and cattle are the rule in this neck of the woods. We even saw a herd of mountain goats munching grass along the highway. It is a quick and scenic trip. On our arrival we met Stacy Small (@EliteTravelGal) at the lovely cabin we will be sharing. We also met our doggy:

Each cabin comes with a unique ceramic dog and many are friendly to the live sort as well. The Resort at Paws Up is all about family and friends (even the four legged ones). We quickly unpacked and met John Romfo, the director of Sales and Marketing who took us on a tour and site inspection of the property. I am on a FAM trip to familiarize myself with this resort. Our sponsors are Paws Up and J G Blackbook of Travel who I thank for this opportunity. Paws Up website. and Paws Up on Twitter and J G Blackbook on Twitter and J G Blackbook website for more information or to tweet with them.

We saw one of each category of cabin on the property details of which will come later, much later. This is just a quick update to let you know I am not in a black hole, and to show some early photos of this scenic mountain resort with top notch creature comforts.

This is what they like to call the “Last Best Bed.” I haven’t had a chance to test that theory yet but will let you know after I spend a night sleeping in one. All of the bedding is unique and saluting place. Everything about the resort and the decor reminds the guest this is a ranch resort in Montana.

The baths remind the guest that they are in a luxury resort as well as being in scenic Montana. Granite and state of the art fixtures are the rule. Our cabin features master bath suites for each bedroom (I like that).

Artistic touches are found throughout such as this equestrian themed piece.

This hat is a piece carved out of wood.

This fire pit is at the tent city which is being packed up for the winter season now. What an inviting place to sit by a wood fire and chat with friends. Everywhere you look the green pine covered mountains frame the scene.

This is the amazing state of the art equestrian center. The picture doesn’t show the scale of this enormous facility.

I will share more detailed descriptions and photos over the next few days. I just wanted to give a quick snapshot of where I have landed. This is absolutely beautiful country up here. I can’t wait to explore more of the 36,000 acres of land here at The Resort at Paws Up in the Big Sky Country of Montana! Enjoy the slides below by clicking the first image and advancing by mousing over the pop up and clicking the arrow to the right.