Aspen Springs Ranch

Daniel, WY 83115

Aspen Springs Ranch Sublette County 537 AcresDescription:Aspen Springs Ranch stands out as a premier ranch offering in the state of Wyoming due to its breathtaking views, incredible location, historic relevance, and investment potential. It presents an opportunity for buyers to acquire a high-quality property that offers a unique and rewarding ranching and recreational lifestyle. One of the most attractive qualities that Daniel-Merna Ranch offers is its prime location. Its proximity to Jackson Hole and Pinedale is extremely appealing. The entire northern side of the property fronts the Bridger-Teton National Forest for over a mile!Recreation:Recreational Opportunities on Aspen Springs Ranch and in the bordering National Forest are endless. This area of Wyoming This area of Wyoming is world renowned for snowmobiling and off- roading. Several major snowmobile companies conduct their new snowmobile tests in the area and even on the ranch itself. West of the ranch, there is direct access to several trailheads, and more than 330 miles of groomed winter trails and maintained summer trails. Topography: The change in topography from aspen laden hills and meadows, to creeks and willows creates dramatic views from various points, ranging from intimate valley scenes to sweeping panoramic vistas of the Wyoming and Wind River mountain ranges. The contrasting colors, textures, and geological features of the property, coupled with the lushness of the meadows and grasses and the interplay of light and shadow, make for a visually stunning landscape that captivates and inspires all who behold it. Vegetation: Aspen Springs Ranch boasts a diverse range of vegetation and trees, which contribute to its unique and picturesque landscape. Massive evergreens can be found throughout, while other areas are characterized by an abundance of improved native grasses, willows and aspens. Water: With an improved pond in the north-central part of the ranch and two year-round creeks, Chall and South Beaver, there is more than enough adequate water to support healthy wildlife and cattle populations. In addition to the pond and creeks, the ranch is also home to several year round artesian springs! This reliable and plentiful water source ensures that the ranch has an ample supply of water for livestock needs. Wildlife: The ranch is home to a diverse range of native Wyoming wildlife, including deer, elk, antelope and various bird species. Aspen Springs Ranch is located in the middle of one of the longest migration corridors in the United States. For thousands of years, Pronghorn Antelope have been migrating twice a year from their winter range in the Green River Valley, south of Pinedale, to the summer range in Grand Teton National Park - North of Jackson. Mule Deer migration follows some of the same paths covering more than 150 miles from the Red Desert, north of Rock Springs to the Hoback River, north and west of Aspen Springs Ranch. This is the longest recorded migration corridor in the United States for mule deer and the second longest for all big game. Aspen Springs Ranch is home to a number of other wildlife species, including elk, moose, big horn sheep, black and grizzly bears, eagles, grouse, hawks. and blue heron. History: The first people in the area naturally were the Native Americans. Roaming tribes of Plains Indians hunted and made war in the area including Shoshone, Crows, Cheyenne, Arapahos, Blackfeet, and Sioux. They were summer residents, leaving for warmer climates in the fall. The Native Americans came in contact with the white men when trappers, prospectors, pioneers, and fur traders came through starting in the early 1800s. Cattle ranching in the area began in the 1870s. A surplus of cattle in other regions combined with the completion of the transcontinental railroad to help make the cattle business possible in Wyoming. Cattle were turned out and fattened on Wyoming grass and shipped by rail to eastern markets. Some of the earliest Sublette County cattle ranches still operate today with fifth or sixth generations running the businesses. Originally from Oklahoma, Buck Baker moved to Wyoming for its wide-open spaces and abundant wildlife. Traveling on trains to Opal, WY, Buck then headed north to Merna, where he settled on South Beaver Creek. He Homesteaded the ranch in 1916. In those days, you could claim a piece of land just by moving there, building some fence and taking care of it. A homestead was 640 acres. The government gave you those acres for free if you "proved up" - if you proved, you had moved there, built the fence and did the work. No Conservation Easement: Aspen Springs Ranch is one of the few properties left in Sublette County NOT encumbered by a conservation easement. These easements offer significant tax and financial benefits to the land owner, which protect ranch lands in perpetuity. Location: Located in northwestern Sublette County, Wyoming, Aspen Springs Ranch is the perfect place to get away from the crowds and find ample room to play. Pinedale, Wyoming is about 40 minutes southeast of the ranch, with great restaurants, shopping, an aquatic center, hospital, and schools. For private air service, Pinedale has a 8900 foot airstrip, with hangers and full services. For commercial air service, Jackson Hole (Jackson) is about an hour and a half to the north, with flights to most major US cities!

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