Ice Castles Come to Nelson Reservoir

Although the recent below zero temperatures and their frigid wind chills forced the Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs and Resort at Saco, Montana, to close from December 27-29, they announced in mid-December that they had invested in four new ice castles. The facilities are part of a plan to expand recreation opportunities at Nelson Reservoir.

According to personnel at the resort, the Grey Wolf ice castles are 23 foot trailers that can comfortably sleep up to four people and have eight fishing holes. Each castle also features a restroom, pull-out sofa sleeper, a kitchen table that folds out into a...