I'll spare you the details, I've posted those previously. But...I'm looking for ideas on what to do on our trip from Big Sky, MT, to Gardiner, MT (before a trip to YNP and GTNP). As part of a 2+ week vacation, this is the second half.

We'll be starting out (from a hotel) in Big Sky, MT, and have the next night in Gardiner, MT., before a week's vacation in Yellowstone. We plan to stop in Bozeman for some groceries, but still have plenty of time in the day. We had thought to do a horseback ride, but they are all booked for pack trips) or a "paddle and saddle" (but it leaves at 11am (Flying Pig Outfitters, Gardiner), and we don't feel like rushing.

So - somewhere between Big Sky and Gardiner (or Memmoth), any ideas? Thinking about a 1-2 hour horseback ride (we have 1 person who can't do longer due to knee problems). Maybe short hikes, museums, those short horseback rides,or ?. Also, one of us (2 couples) has a real thing about wanting to get into the water, so if he can get close to a river or stream and get his feet wet, it would make his day.

Whattaya think?

Also -- how scenic is the drive from Livingston to Montana? My DH is talking about Electric Peak. Any worthwhile hikes there that we can cover in a couple of hours?