The Amtrak Empire Builder may not be the most elegant train in the world, but the wide Montana scenery more than makes up for it.

Luke Blackall saddles up for the first time during a visit to a wonderfully remote Montana ranch.

The Ranch - a beautiful hotel surrounded by the striking vistas of rural Montana - caters for all interests.

For further information see theranchatrockcreek.com.

A B&B in the wilds of Montana offers hospitality to wolves as well as humans, writes Rhys Davies.

This B&B near the town of Bozeman in Montana is the only place in North America where you can stay at a functioning wolf sanctuary.

For further information see howlersinn.com.

This geothermal wonderland which stretches across the US states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, is home to bears, wolves, bison and elk and is spectacular in any season.

Seven states, two days and all that scenery ... Roger Hall takes the train.

Getting a family of five across the US by car is no mean feat, finds Danielle Murray.