Didn't want to leave. Can't wait to come back. Thanks for everything...Peter and family June 2005

Jack and I made it safely back to Illinois on Saturday, after our return drive through Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota.

We wanted to thank you for providing us with such a peaceful and comfortable home base while we explored Yellowstone.  The cabin was great, and your warmth and hospitality made it even more special.

We had many great experiences exploring the park..let me share a few.  One morning we found ourselves on the edge of a meadow at daybreak, surrounded by 8 bull elk who were bugling and doing a slow dance around each other in preparation for the rut.  Watching these majestic animals and hearing their calls is something we will never forget.

Another day we happened upon a pack of coyotes chasing a pronghorn antelope..just a brief glimpse of the struggle for survival in the wild.  They ran out of view before they took down the pronghorn, so we will never know if they were successful.  Another day we observed three coyotes across a stream, just trotting along in the tall grass.  I know everyone comes to see the wolves, but the coyotes are just as interesting and more likely to stay closer to the beaten path.

The herds of bison, of course, are everywhere. One morning we found ourselves in the midst of a large herd being pushed down the road by traffic behind them. Jack had the car window down and came eye to eye with a large bull..a frightening moment but fortunately no damage to the car or animal!

One afternoon we drove past a herd of bighorn sheep trotting down the mountainside, scattering rocks all over the road below and another afternoon we observed tiny white specks on a peck which turned out to be 8 mountain goats.  What a sight..thanks to binoculars and a scope.

We also saw black bears, moose, deer, eagles, trumpeter swans, canadian geese and of course, wolves.

We enjoyed watching all the elk in Mammoth...and happened to catch several bulls engaged in battle the last couple of days. It's amazing to find these animals engagin in natural behaviors in a town setting.  I'm sure the locals were not as amused as we.

In addition to all the wildlife, the park itself is beautiful in the fall.  Driving on Tower to Canyon Road, we experienced heavy pine forests after a rainfall...the natural smells were awesome.  The soft brown grasses on the hillsides in Lamar, and the beautiful Aspens and willows as they turned golden through the week...all things we will never forget.  Our last morning as we drove back through the park enroute to Gardiner, thre had been a heavy frost, and all the trees were glistening with frost...they looked just like Christmas trees.

You are blessed to live in such a place.  Thanks for sharing it with us.  Jack and Cathy, Galesburg IL

Thanks for sharing your cabin with us-we enjoyed your hospitality and the beautiful scenery you are fortunate to live in...

Bill & Barb,  Maggie      Stansbury Park, UT

Thank you for everything, the cabin is beautiful, See you soon- Thanks...Ross & Sharon, Newpark PA

Hi Bev,  

Thought I would send you this pic of the 4 of us on the ATV's as you were too busy with the Resort and everything else you do in the Area.  We enjoyed Big Moose, you and all of Montanas wonderful scenery.  We will return again!...Jim &Karen, Jeff & Jod.

Absolutely wonderful!  You are so good and so kind to us--we look forward to returning again real soon. September 09, 2005

This place will be a memorable part of our trip. We consider ourselves lucky that we found you...You know that old saying "things happen for a reason". July 2005

It's been great. Nice cabins. Nice relaxing place to be.
June 2005

Bev,  Thank you so much!  We had a wonderful time and look forward to our next visit to Yellowstone...The Big Moose Resort made our stay even more enjoyable!  P.S. Many thanks for doing our laundry. We are now fresh and clean! August 6, 2005

Thank you! The cabins are great and the manager/owners are wonderful, friendly people.  We will recommend the Big Moose to everyone!!

It was everything we expected and more! It has been great!

Hi Bev, We had a great time in Milwaukee . Big Moose Resort was one of our favorite stops on the way. Chief Joseph Highway was completely awesome. Thanks for your hospitality.

Mike and friends are repeat customers from Salem, Oregon who pass through each year on their Harley's. Their first trip through they were on their way to the 100th Harley Anniversary in Milwaukee!

Dear Bev, We had a ‘moose’ wonderful time. Thanks so much for your kind, helpful, and gracious manner. Enclosed is a tip to express our sincere gratitude. God bless you always!

Very Nice! Everything was clean!—Boulder,MT

Thanks a bunch!! We loved staying here! It couldn’t have been nicer. We would highly recommend the Big Moose Resort. We sure hope we can return someday. Thanks for being so friendly—that’s what makes a place!!

From Oregon:

Love it here! You have kept to the Mountain theme so well!

And Boulder, Colorado

Great spot! Friendly People! Best king size bed I’ve ever slept in with the softest sheets!

Nice & Cozy! A good resort to explore Yellowstone from. Very friendly & helpful service. Much appreciated!

And from an outstanding family from Georgia:

This email is to thank you and yours for a wonderful visit to the West. I was very pleased with the cabin and hospitality. You both are great. We would like you to plan an eastern vacation to visit us! Rob and I truly enjoyed this visit a lot and we do plan to see you two again. Take care and God bless you and yours!

Great place—so homey and comfy! We had a great time!

We liked the cozy, rustic atmosphere. Room was clean and comfortable. It was also quiet and peaceful. You are off the beaten path for us!

Just a note to tell you how much we enjoyed our week with you at Big Moose! We did see a Moose the morning we left! Our pictures turned out great and we wish we were still there. We will be back in 5 years! We have never been some where that just felt like home! Thanks for allowing us the beautiful week of R/R.

When we got to Montana to visit we stayed at the Big Moose campground. The owners were both so pleasant, a nicer place could not be found. When I needed to do my column for my weekly paper way back home, Beverly let me use her computer. She even faxed it between her running. Thank you for your kindness. We appreciate our good time here, We will always remember Montana and Bev & Todd with all their good cheer, Thank you Eula

I just got back from my stay at the Big Moose Resort, Bev & Todd are wonderful hosts and have a great location just east of town. I miss it terribly and am already looking forward to my next visit there. The Absorka/Beartooth Wilderness is just as beautiful as Yellowstone itself and Cooke City is the perfect place to enjoy both. It is so quaint and I hope it never changes. Thanks to all (especially to Bev & Todd) for the perfect trip!

And Kevin wrote this e-mail that same month

Hi Bev & Todd, Thanks for the great stay at your place. You have a beautiful location and are wonderful hosts. I really enjoyed my stay with you and look forward to my next visit which I hope is very soon (maybe next year). I will pass the word to anyone with plans of visiting Yellowstone that you are “THE place to stay! Good luck to you, have a great season (& year) and hope to see you again! Missing the mountains. Kevin P.S. Thanks for the map!!!

From another June, 2003 email: