Fall is upon us which means Montana is entering one of it’s shortest and most glorious seasons!
Moon-Randolph Homestead
It’s the perfect season for adventuring and that’s exactly what my honey and I do on the weekends. Last Saturday, Jesse and I decided to let a spinning wheel decide our fate on restaurants and activities for the day. We filled the wheel with local activities and our favorite grub hubs. Wouldn’t you know the first spin landed us in a hidden gem we had never seen or heard of before, the Moon-Randolph Homestead.
We rambled down the dusty back road beyond the city of Missoula as Siri directed our path. It reminded me of the road to my grandfather’s home in Ashland where grasshoppers ruled the tall grass in the summer.. I didn’t have much time to daydream about childhood memories as soon came up on the gate leading to the homestead. Jesse hopped out, swung open the gate and on his way back picked up a little friend (a furry little caterpillar which we promptly set free). There was something freeing about getting outside of town. Just a little further through the yellowing Montana landscape transported us to our final destination.
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Wagging his tail happily, a sweet pup greeted us near a garden lined with beaming sunflowers. Caroline, one of the homestead’s caretakers, signaled for us to park. Admittedly, we had no idea what to expect. We were surrounded by old structures, genuine Montana wilderness and there was a feeling that we had been taken back in time. Before we could figure out our next move, Caroline warmly asked us if we wanted a tour and we readily agreed.
Starting at the largest building on the homestead, our eyes grew wide as we took in the sweeping view of the entire site. It’s story begins in 1889 when when Ray and Luella Moon filed a claim on 160 acres. In a time when the US was trying to entice folks to move west, all you had to do was file a claim and take 5 years to prove that you could improve the land. After that, you could do whatever you wanted with the land, which the Moon’s promptly did. They sold the homestead to the Randolphs who had no intention of leaving. Instead, they did everything from keeping bees to mining coal on the property. Under their care the homestead thrived even housing some family members through the depression. Today the homestead is slowly being restored to its former glory. It is open every weekend for the public to discover its rich history. From the old cellar to the gorgeous apple orchard, there is so much to take in and enjoy.
As our tour came to a close, I asked Caroline about how funds were raised for the homestead. She mentioned donations and a yearly fall gathering. The entire community is invited to a celebration where they bring the best local food, cider (some made from the apples on the homestead orchard) and a live band. The thought of Missoulians gathering together to celebrate and support a local history sent me into excitement.
If you find yourself looking for something to do this weekend September 22nd, you can find my friends and I at the Moon-Randolph Homestead Fall Gathering. It’s amazing what you can discover when you decide to go adventuring. So whether you love guided hikes, fishing trips or just letting a spinning wheel decide your fate, just remember to get out there and enjoy Montana!
Note: This article sponsored by Big Wild Adventures. All opinions expressed herein are the author’s.
