Experts Journal

April in the Northern Rockies is unpredictable.  One day you will be mowing the yard and the next shoveling the driveway.  It’s a time of year when we substantially build and store snowpack in the mountains while the valleys emerge from winter slumber.  Current snowpack conditions in and around the greater Yellowstone Ecosystem including Wyoming, Montana and Idaho are in excess of 100% and as high as 120%.

Now this is Montana living - Black Mountain Ranch is a scenic working cattle ranch located in the desirable Madison Valley near Ennis, Montana. The ranch is loaded with recreational amenities and complemented by a full set of newly built improvements which include an attractive manager’s home, shop and a custom-designed owner’s residence reminiscent of a barn.

This rare opportunity for private country living on 200± spectacular acres is located just 10 miles from the outskirts of San Angelo and 20 minutes from downtown. Featuring a stunning 5,000± square foot rock home with the best finishes, lighting, custom fireplaces, custom bathroom and kitchen tile, Saltillo tile floors, high ceilings, outdoor kitchen, covered porches, and thoughtfully designed landscaping.

Highlighted by a stunning mountain landscape and truly exceptional improvements, Elk Island Ranch is one of Colorado’s finest sporting ranches. The compelling landscape is complemented by fully-furnished luxurious accommodations, including a magnificent mountain lodge with jaw-dropping views, saloon for entertaining, ski and hunting chalet, and huge shop stocked up with recreational vehicles and gear.

Kootenai Springs Ranch is the ultimate getaway and is one of the ultimate expressions of a western recreational property with the added benefit of good agricultural underpinnings and immediate proximity to a variety of goods and services. Improvements at Kootenai Springs Ranch are extensive and consummately tasteful in design, orientation, construction and functionality.