Colorado High Country
 Forests provide
a year-round wildlife habitat
Crystal clear
water flows from mountain springs
  Ponderosas,
piñons, bristelcones, firs and aspen are found on the northern part
of the ranch. Bristlecone pines are the oldest living things on
earth. The ancient specimen pictured above right—probably ten
to fifteen feet in circumference at its base—is right by the
eastern border of the ranch. The property has many bristlecone pines.
Piñon pines on the land (pictured above, left), along with the surrounding
National Forest, provide a wildlife habitat. Elk, mule deer, antelope
and bear among other wildlife roam the property at different seasons.
Lichen-covered volcanic
rock formations (shown far left) sit beside the gravel ranch road
as it crosses between two peaks on the property. The views from
this point extend over fifty miles to the north. Twin rock peaks
rise on the northern boundary of the ranch. This fenced boundary
runs up the slopes to the top of one peak on the right, goes back
down the other side and then stretches up the slopes of Thirtynine
Mile Mountain. Beyond the fence is the Pike National Forest. Highway
9 runs in the valley beneath the peaks.
Numerous clear mountain
springs dot the property. This spring water (above) is as good as
any you’ll ever taste!
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