This 72-acre property near Bailey is adjacent to the Woodward family’s home ranch, Deer Valley Park Association, a Centennial Ranch that was previously protected with COL. The Woodwards operate Hi-Altitude Cattle, LLC, raising beef on their ranch and other leased properties in the area. The Woodwards purchased this additional property in 2022 to expand their pasture and have additional space for future generations of family who wish to continue their ranching legacy. Development pressure around Bailey is high, and this easement will help ensure a future for local agriculture, as well as for the herds of elk which are known to roam the property.
The Park County Land and Water Trust Fund was a project partner.