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River Island Ranch: Special Announcement

Opportunities on Colorado mountain land like this do not come along very often.

River Island Ranch Bridge

The River Island Ranch developer is now offering incentives on select properties!

River Island

River Island Ranch has parcels available in the 5 to 9 acre size from $64,000 to $121,000. There are also a few river front parcels and a few with National Forest border.

Forest Road

The area is virtually surrounded by National Forest.

Rio Grande Headwaters

Here is a short video of the Rio Grande River as it flows through the Colorado mountain land we offer. We are just getting to know our new camera so watch for more of our videos on YouTube.



This area has abundant water with the South Fork and Rio Grande Rivers and numerous high mountain lakes and streams.

Mix Lake, Platoro Colorado

Rio Grande Reservoir

There are many wonderful camping areas here in Colorado.

Lost Trail Campground

Bristol Head Campground, (click for larger view)

Wolf Creek Ski Area is only minutes away and offers the most snow in Colorado, where the skiing is affordable and the terrain varies from gentle beginner slopes to the steep and deep. Just on of the great activities this magical mountain land offers.

Wolf Creek Ski Area

Play on a championship golf course right here in South Fork at the Rio Grande Club.

Rio Grande Clubhouse

Rio Grande Club Golf Course

Amenities for River Island Ranch include private access to almost 3 miles of the Rio Grande River, access and use of the cabins and clubhouse located on the bank of the Rio Grande River, and access to about 300 common acres of mountain land.

See our previous post for more details:
River Island Ranch, Club House and Cabins

This is a real value with all of the amenities of the area and of River Island Ranch. Owners are now reserving the cabins by the week and the only cost is the $50 cleaning fee. There are two cabins now but the island is zoned for six. There is no time requirement to build and the taxes are very low due to the agricultural status of the entire ranch.

Guest Cabin

Now is the time for a visit while the best mountain properties are still available! Land like this will not last long. Call for details.

Penitente Canyon - World Class Rock Climbing

Today we take a close look at a very special natural feature in this area, Penitente Canyon.

Penitente Canyon offers world class rock climbing that attracts climbers from Canada, South America, Germany, France, Spain, Japan, Africa, and more. For the lucky people who live here this is just one more attraction that is practically in their back yard.

With over 300 different climbs that range from beginner to advanced it has something to offer every skill level.

The canyon offers great beauty for hikers and campers as well.

Penitente Canyon gets it name from the "Los Hermanos Penitente", a small sect of the Catholic Church who used the canyon as a place of worship.

The Saguache Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management administers Penitente Canyon. Contact them for more information.

Colorado Mountain Wildlife

One of the great joys of living on Colorado mountain land is the abundance of wildlife. These are pictures deer taken right off our deck last winter. There are two species of Deer in Colorado; mule deer or Mulies - with their rope-like tails, evenly forked antlers and extravagant ears. White-tails have smaller ears, antlers with a single main beam bearing smaller tines and their signature broad white tails.

Both species of deer are about four to six feet long and stand three feet or more high at the shoulder. The weights of large bucks range over 400 pounds, but does are only half that size. Adult males begin to grow antlers in the spring, they are used in a clash for dominance and breeding rights in autumn. Antlers are then shed in winter.

Mule deer are abundant statewide. White-tails have become increasingly common in stream side, woodland and nearby crop lands along the rivers of the eastern plains.

Deer are browsers, feeding mostly on woody vegetation, including twigs and leaves of shrubs and trees. They also forage on crops, especially corn. Because they eat little grass, they tend not to compete seriously with livestock or elk. (Species details from the Colorado Division of Wildlife)

Watch for more posts on the the wonderful wildlife here in the Colorado mountains.

River Island Ranch, Club House and Cabins

Today we feature the River Island Ranch Club House and Cabins.

Owners of River Island Ranch properties have a 10-acre island on the Rio Grande River set aside just for them and their guests. The island has a Clubhouse overlooking the Rio Grande River.

The Clubhouse is beautifully furnished and set up with full kitchen, WiFi internet access and big screen TV.

Enjoy almost 3 miles of private Gold Medal fishing along the Rio Grande River.

Stay in one of two furnished guest cabins on the island.


Relax at the picnic areas or camp at the tent sites.

With access to over 300 common acres, National Forest access, Wolf Creek Ski Area and the Rio Grande Golf Club, what other Colorado Mountain land offers all this?

Fall Colors - Lake City, Colorado

The fall colors here in Colorado are simply gorgeous. Today we bring you photos of the Aspen trees near Lake City Colorado.

The Quaking Aspen of North America is known for its leaves turning spectacular tints of red and yellow in the autumn of the year.

The American Aspen is also known as the Quaking or Trembling Aspen. Its scientific name is Populus Tremuloides.

Aspens grow in large clonal colonies derived from a single seedling, and spreading by means of their roots. Each individual tree can live for 40–150 years above ground, but the root system of the colony is long-lived. In some cases, for thousands of years.

Lake City is about 70 miles NW of South Fork and is in the most remote area in the U.S. Read the article in The Denver Post.

Rio Grande River Property

This is the Upper Rio Grande River near Creede, Colorado. The river in this area is highly regarded for its large brown trout. In the headwaters and tributaries, brook trout and cutthroat trout exist in good numbers.

Photo by Jerry R. DeVault, KSUJD

You now have an opportunity to own a beautiful piece of riverfront property along the Rio Grande River. The following 3 pictures are of the actual Colorado land we have to offer.


Known as the Rio Grande in the United States and as the Río Bravo del Norte in Mexico, this river is 1,885 miles (3,034 km) long and is the third longest river system in the United States.


The Rio Grande River is an American Heritage Designated River.


The parcels that we have on the north end of River Island Ranch actually share their north border with the national forest. This makes your property feel like thousands of acres. Walk out your backyard and into the National Forest. For more details, River Island Ranch.

Stay tuned for more on our special mountain properties and the beautiful fall colors we are enjoying.

Wheeler Geologic Area

Today we feature a very interesting natural phenomenon in the area. The Wheeler Geologic Area is a highly eroded outcropping of layers of volcanic ash, located in the La Garita Mountains of Mineral County, in southern Colorado. The ash is the result of eruptions from the La Garita Caldera approximately 25 millions years ago.


The area was designated a National Monument from 1908 until 1950; and was Colorado's first National Monument. It is now part of the La Garita Wilderness and administered by the Rio Grande National Forest. Lying just below the crest of the range at an elevation of 11,960 feet (3645 m), it can best be reached via the East Bellows Trail (FS790).

The formations are named after Captain George M. Wheeler, who explored and surveyed this area in 1874 for the U.S. Army.


For more information check out Hiking Colorado, by Caryn and Peter Boddie

New Mountain Homes Available

We have several new homes available. All homes have many upgrades including hardwood floors, granite, and stainless appliances. Amenities for all owners include private access to almost 3 miles of the Rio Grande River, access and use of the clubhouse and cabins located on the bank of the Rio Grande River, and access to about 300 common acres.

The following two pictures are of a house with 2,193 ft², 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and a 2 car garage priced at $595,000.



This photo is of a house with 1,864 ft², with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage priced at $539,900.

Below is a house with 2,176 ft², 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage priced at $575,000.


This last picture is of a house with 1,808 ft², 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and a 2 car garage priced at $559,600.

We also have many parcels of land which you can build your own design on. We have a few special parcels in the 5+ acre size which border the National Forest and a few in the 2+ acre size with river frontage on the Rio Grande River.