Looking for a “vacation that’s different?”
Heralded as such was Pine Crest Ranch near Luther, MT. Owned and operated by Lawrence W. Rankin and wife, Nora. The picturesque destination located at the head of Butcher Creek was claimed the land of “genuine cowboys” and promised vistas of a “hundred sights.” Regular season ran from June 1 to November 15; for a weekly rate of $35 you received a “comfortable” cabin, “outdoor sports, pure air and plenty of wholesome food.” Along with the memories, available also were beaded hatbands made by prisoners in Deer Lodge.
The Missourian born Rankin passed March 8, 1940. He had lived on the Luther ranch for 24yrs. The couple had one son, Wilbur, and four daughters; Mary, Margaret, Joyce, and Juanita.