Wide open spaces and the adventurous allure of the “wild, wild west” have long defined the American psyche, and its rugged pull remains alive and well. Near Montana’s fourth-largest city of Bozeman, the just shy of 2,000-acre Running Elk Ranch turns that fantasy into reality, albeit with a $79 million price tag. The sprawling ranch, whose rolling acreage is home to a herd of elk and many other types of wildlife, is outfitted with two comfortable residences along with a 30,000-square-foot equestrian and entertainment complex that includes an indoor riding arena, a rock-climbing wall and a bunk room. In much less rural real estate news, British actor and comedian Russell Brand, facing numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and increasingly dabbling in conspiracy theories on his podcast, has hoisted his Los Angeles home in the foothills above Hollywood on the market for $3.5 million.

This Sprawling $79 Million Montana Ranch Is the Ultimate Out-West Trophy Estate

The sprawling ranch in Bozeman, backed by Rocky Mountain views, is named after a local elk herd and offers two luxury residences and a 30,000-square-foot equestrian and entertainment complex.

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