Fly-fishing is a very popular activity for guests at the Triple Creek Ranch and experienced guides are always ready to provide an unforgettable experience.

Photographs by Robert Wright

It's exciting to catch a fish, but the real beauty of fly-fishing is simply hanging out in nature and admiring all the beauty.

No fish were harmed during the filming of this series, except this guy, who left with a pretty sore lip.

Ryan gazes down at his first catch of the day, a beautiful rainbow trout. 

Our fishing guide was a tough guy and decided not to wear waders. What he didn't realize is that filming anything takes much longer than you think. Let's just say that he regretted not wearing waders. 

The chef took an entire trout and turned it into a mouthwatering masterpiece in only 15 minutes. Watching him was like witnessing an artist work their magic. 

It may look tiny, but the entire 10-person film crew each had a bite of this incredible Rainbow Trout. There was no way we could go out for pizza after this. 

After hanging out in the kitchen and witnessing the chef prepare this freshly caught rainbow trout, Ryan excitedly sits down for dinner.

The main lodge looks like the Ewok headquarters, nestled right at the foot of the Bitterroot Mountains. 

The dining room at the Triple Creek Ranch is an elegant experience with views of the majestic Bitterroot Mountains right outside the windows. 

Triple Creek Ranch's massive wine cellar contains over 500 varieties from around the world. You could spend more time exploring in here than at your local library. 

What you don't see in this picture, besides the amazingly beautiful living room, are the views from the huge wrap around deck complete with hot tub.

Each lodge at the Triple Creek Ranch has its own unique style and all are breathtaking. And yes, those are two complimentary bottles of wine on the counter. Cheers!

Imagine coming back to this rustic and cozy room after a long day on the ranch. Just remember to shower first.

If you happened to forget your cowboy hat at home, Triple Creek Ranch has you covered. Once a week, Jimmy ("the hat man") of Darby, Montana's Double H Custom Hat Company brings his goods to the ranch for guests to peruse. Make sure you bring your big bucks, though: These blinged-out beaver fur masterpieces range from $500 to $2,000.

Producer Nicola Westermann gets suited up at the Rider's Roost before heading out on her horse.

"Hey, hand me that lasso, I wanna look more cowboy!" Host Ryan Van Duzer poses in all his wannabe cowboy glory before heading out for a ride.

The cattle drive is by far the most popular activity at the Triple Creek Ranch and is led by real cowboys. Don't worry if you've never ridden a horse before, your trusty steed knows what to do. Just hold on for the ride!

The beauty of Montana is awe inspiring, and if the entire state hadn't been on fire during our filming, you'd have seen the towering Bitterroot Mountains in the background. However, even the smoky landscape is an incredible sight.

A group of volunteer ranch hands take a shot at rounding up a herd of Black Angus. It's harder than you think and takes many hours – those little cows don't like being told what to do and are constantly trying to escape.

Ryan gets instructions on the activity of the day, team penning. The idea is to separate certain calves from the herd and run them into a pen. Sounds easy, right? Not quite. You may think cows are fat and slow, but when you're bossing them around on horseback, they become impossible to control, kind of like cranky teenagers.

He may look the part, but Ryan has a long way to go before proclaiming himself as a true Montana cowboy. 

In team penning, the head cowboy calls out certain numbers for the guests to separate from the herd. These three are smart and hide by the fence while Ryan spins in circles on his horse. It's like a game of tag, but 10 times more frustrating. 

Over 200 cattle are moved to different areas on the ranch at least two times a week. This is a working cattle ranch after all, not a Mickey Mouse dude ranch. 

We filmed the "drive over the beautiful rusty bridge" scene about 10 times to get the perfect shot.