Do you know about the Jack Creek Preserve? Tucked into the forests, meadows, and mountains between Big Sky and Ennis, the Jack Creek Preserve is a 4,500-acre protected preserve that is dedicated to education, research, and conservation. The Jack Creek Preserve borders both public and private lands. Jon and Dottie Fossel established the Preserve when they donated the land as a gift to the SW Montana community. Today, the property is managed by the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation. What makes the Jack Creek Preserve so unique is that it borders both the Spanish Peaks Unit and the Taylor Hilgard Unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in the Gallatin National Forest. In this prime position, the JCP serves as an uninterrupted wildlife corridor for the greater Madison Range. All sorts of wildlife such as elk, deer, grizzly bear, wolves, mountain lions, moose, and other creatures frequently travel through the area.

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The JCP features trails that travel through that property linking National Forest trails. Cabins are available for rent. An outdoor education center is available for educational and research purposes. The Foundation hosts guest speakers, summer camps, conservation field schools, school programs, and more. Plus, an abundance of recreational activities are available on the property including horseback riding, hunting, and hiking. For info on how you can explore this incredible place visit JackCreekPreserve.org. Basically the Jack Creek Preserve makes Big Sky's backyard bigger and better than ever. I hope that you have the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate this unique part of Big Sky. The Jack Creek Preserve is a 501(c)3 organization. It accepts both volunteers and financial donations. If you're keen to give back, the Jack Creek Preserve is certainly a great Big Sky Non Profit to support.