The following article was featured in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation magazine - Bugle - September/October 2016
Swan Land Company - Blog
08/29/2016
08/11/2016
Nestled in a private valley along the North Fork of Crazy Woman Creek amongst the cottonwoods, sandstone cliffs, and lush creek bottom, Long Ranch presents private, executive-style living, live water teeming with trout, a well-designed equestrian facility, and excellent year-round access. Comprised of 662.5± deeded acres, of which 292.9± acres are irrigated, the Ranch is home to an abundance of wildlife and provides private fishing in live water. Located at the base of the Bighorn Mountains approximately 12 miles south of Buffalo, Wyoming, the Ranch enjoys an unparalleled private setting, yet is only a short drive from the amenities of town.
08/04/2016
New Mexico, colonized by Spain prior to becoming a part of the U.S. territory in 1912, has over 500 years of Hispanic culture as well as over 2,500 years of Native American history under its belt. Dwellings in Taos Pueblo, which are still occupied, have been traced back 900 years making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas of America. The physical features of New Mexico offer a wide variety of outdoor educational experiences and exploration through its national parks, monuments, fossil sites, ancient lava flows and unique geology. The great gold rush attracted a wave of the American population to the New Mexico when a gold vein was discovered in Delores.
06/16/2016
Utah, a state defined by its vast alpine land, arid deserts and other breathtaking natural wonders, offers as much to the outdoor recreationalist as it does to the history buffs as seen in its preservation of hotels and inns scattered within its borders. With a rich history of Native American tribes, Indian wars and early pioneers there is plenty of history to be witnessed. Originally a Mexican territory in the early days, it continued to evolve as an influx of people arrived with completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869.
06/09/2016
Located 30 minutes northeast of Billings, the 13,415± total acre Ranch provides private-archery hunting in one of Montana's trophy bull elk regions – the famed 590 Hunting District. The main Ranch is comprised of 9,095± contiguous acres of which 8,455± are deeded with 640 acres of State of Montana lease land. Situated about thirty minutes north of the main Ranch, the summer grazing unit encompasses 3,680 Bureau of Land Management lease acres and 640 acres of State of Montana lease land.
05/26/2016
Located in the Bridger Mountain Range, Bridger Hollow Ranch has 285± deeded acres with dramatic mountain vistas, tremendous privacy and comfortable improvements. The improvements include a beautiful rustic log home and a classic barn made from recycled lumber that was a former cavalry outpost in the Gallatin Valley. The barn, with power and year-round water, includes a set of corrals that are well situated for equestrian enthusiasts.
The entirety of the Ranch is protected with a Montana Land Reliance conservation easement that limits additional buildings to agricultural improvements, but allows for expansion of the rustic log home.
05/18/2016
Located four miles west of Buffalo on the banks of Clear Creek, this private Wyoming estate on 68 acres affords spectacular views of the Bighorn Mountains. This beautiful Wyoming property offers a comfortable ranch-style home as well as a second home that would be ideal for a caretaker. Surrounded by large mature trees, the in-ground swimming pool, a private pond and over a half-mile stretch of Clear Creek as well as a small horse barn add to the recreational amenities.
05/18/2016
Idaho, established as a territory in 1863 after the discovery of gold, is nicknamed the Gem State for its abundance of natural resources. Snow-capped scenic mountain ranges located around the state contain a host of mineral veins such as gold, silver, lead, copper and gems including star garnets, jasper and opals. With a multitude of lakes and rivers bustling of rainbow trout and countless other species, it attracts sportsmen and recreationalist alike. The famous Snake River rushes through Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in the North American continent. Approximately 63% of the states’ land is public and managed by the federal government.
04/18/2016
The State of Wyoming with its numerous historic places embraces its heritage of the American West through its ranches, museums, parks, monuments and well-preserved hotels situated across the state. Its historic past includes Indian tribes, pioneers, cattle barons, gold miners, gold rushes, outlaws and famous icons. If you are venturing across the state stroll back in time and visit a historic hotel for yourself and experience a piece of Wyoming’s well-kept treasures.
04/13/2016
In 1925, just prior to the start of the Great Depression a noticeable trend was taking place in America. The male population was choosing to leave their family farms in order to pursue careers outside of farming. As an attempt to counteract this movement, the state of Virginia proposed forming an organization that offered farm boys an opportunity to develop leadership skills, confidence and pride in the fact they were farm boys. When the idea was presented during the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, Missouri in 1928 the Future Farmers of America was born.