5 Barheart Ranch, Ovando, MT 59854

A small herd of Corriente cattle as well as horses are presently run on this (320 acre) Ranch. The 100 Foot by 260 Foot Red Iron, foam insulated Indoor Arena is set up for your training needs and or any other potential possibility that you may consider. Ideally located the Ranch is a hub for all your seasonal outdoor sporting and nature activities, the spectrum of activities is boundless from nature walks to dropping the Big Elk. Back packing or Horse packing trips into the the Wilderness. Whitewater rafting the Rivers or Watersking and wakeboarding Browns Lake, Coopers or Seely Lake as well as numerous other near by Lakes. The area lends itself to winter sports as well Snow-shoeing, Skiing, or long distance Snow-mobiling from Lincoln to Seeley Lake. This is a Fly-fishing and Hunting Paradise where wildlife abounds. The beautiful North Fork of the Blackfoot River provides irrigation water for the Ranch , and the scenic Blackfoot River (Novella, A River Ran Through It) and the Clearwater River, as well as numerous Mountain Lakes are only minutes away. The peaceful panoramic views of the Mountains and valley are stunning , and the occasional mid-noon triple rainbow over the valley and clear still evening skies provide an atmosphere of quiet serenity where life is good. A unique feature of this valley are the residents living here. They are an eclectic, motivated and welcoming group of individuals seriously dedicated to maintaining both the traditional and future integrity of the Blackfoot River Valley. Ovando is Home to the Land Owner based Blackfoot Challenge a 1.5 million acre Watershed Preservation Organization. These Local land Owners have developed constructive relationships with both Governmental Organizations such as US Fish and Wildlife, the Federal Bureau of Land Management, and the USDA, as well as private organizations such as Trout Unlimited and the Nature Conservancy. The Nature Conservancy purchased 32,480 acres from Plum Creek Timber to contribute to the Blackfoot Community watershed project. The majority of this land will be resold to the Federal Bureau of Land Management and adjoining land owners. Real Western Hospitality continues to be the norm in this Valley, where Potluck Dinners and Barn Dances are still a lively custom "that's right...ain't no doubt about it" it is the last best place, ...confirmed serenity. Please visit http://www.listingcheckout.com/rdcd/132633 for an important notice about this property.