There are some mind-blowing properties available in Wyoming. If you desire to live near the Tetons and become a rancher, this incredible property may be what you want.
The Elk Range Ranch is located just outside Alta, Wyoming, near the Wyoming/ Idaho border and a 45-minute drive from the Jackson Hole area. If you’re the person who can shell out $13.9 million for this 80-acre ranch, we should be friends. I would gladly stay in one of your two houses and help you on the ranch. We could hunt the elk, mule deer, and whitetail deer that roam on your ground. Honestly, if you need a friend, I’m your guy. If not, I guess we can all daydream about this fantastic property.
Here are some points of interest from the Real Estate website about the property. Reading these may excite you about investing in a piece of Wyoming and becoming my new best friend.
~ ACREAGE: Approximately 80 acres comprised of two individual deeded parcels. Property taxes are estimated at $9,543.
~ LOCATION: Alta, Wyoming, eight miles east of Driggs, Idaho and 40 miles northwest of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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~ PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS: One half mile of shared boundary with Targhee National Forest and the BLM.
~ HUNTING: Elk, mule deer, and whitetail deer hunting onsite, as well as in the adjacent national forest.
~ WILDLIFE: Abundant big game species such as elk, deer, and moose reside on the ranch at various times of the year. Sandhill cranes, waterfowl, ruffed grouse, and numerous birds of prey species. Black bears, grizzly bears, and mountain lions can also be seen on the ranch at times.
~ WATER RIGHTS: The ranch boasts senior water rights at the head of the Dry Creek drainage. An eight-inch steel pipeline is used for irrigation via handlines on the ranch headquarters 40 acres, and flood irrigation is used on the north 40 acres. There are two wells and hydrants on the ranch along with state-of-the-art stock waterers.
~ WATER RESOURCES: Approximately half a mile of Dry Creek, a year-round stream originating in the adjacent national forest runs through the ranch. Bustle Creek, a seasonal creek also originating in the forest, flows through the ranch for approximately half a mile. A 0.45 acre spring fed pond which can hold trout is located behind the main residence.
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~ OWNERS IMPROVEMENTS: The main residence is a 3,871 square foot, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath custom log home with a two-bay garage. There is a 1,500 square foot, two-bedroom, one-bath custom log guest house built in 2002. There is a stand-alone western style barn with four stalls, along with a barn-style garage/shop with two bays next to the guest home complete with a second-floor artist studio and half bath. There is a generator room which houses a diesel generator capable of running all the improvements located at the ranch headquarters.
~ OTHER IMPROVEMENTS: A large hay barn, a calving shed, and a greenhouse are located just down the hill from the owners compound.
~ RECENT RANCH IMPROVEMENTS: It should be noted that over the last ten years the owners have gone the extra mile to bring the ranch to absolutely peak condition in every way. The private driveway was completely rebuilt in 2022 and all fencing has been updated over the years. It is one of the most immaculate properties we have ever offered. The new owner will only need to move in and enjoy it.
~ OPERATION: This is a productive gentlemans ranch with excellent facilities that will comfortably sustain a small-scale cattle and horse operation on a year around basis. It can also produce good hay crops and provide seasonal grazing should one want to lease out its components in the spring to fall months.
~ AIR SERVICE: The Driggs Reed Memorial full service FBO and its 7,300 X 100 paved runway is just 11 miles from the ranch. Commercial air service is available in Jackson Hole or Idaho Falls.
Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails has officially released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional appraisal services to evaluate concession facilities at Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
These appraisals are mandated by 2026 Senate Enrolled Act 27, Section 335, which requires appraisals of the “capital investment” and “ongoing concern” for the businesses known as the Star Plunge and the Hot Springs Hotel and Spa.
Qualified professional appraisers are encouraged to review the full requirements. Proposals must be submitted through the State’s Public Purchase online bidding system by 2:00 p.m., May 18, 2026. To view the full RFP (Number 0270-M), please visit https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/wyominggsd,wy/buyer/public/home.
For additional information, contact Wyoming State Parks’ Visitor Services Manager Stephanie Dillmon at (307) 777-5734 or by email at Stephanie.Dillmon2@wyo.gov or learn more about Wyoming State Parks at wyoparks.wyo.gov.
When a clinic closes in Wyoming, it doesn’t just close a door; it can cut off access to care for entire communities.
For many residents, getting to a health care provider already means traveling long distances across multiple counties, and local clinics are often the only nearby option for basic health care. With one Title X Family Planning clinic in western Wyoming now closed, the challenge is becoming even more real for many people.
Reproductive and sexual health care is a key part of overall health, but it’s often one of the first services people lose access to when clinics close. Title X Family Planning is a federal program that helps people get essential preventive care, no matter their income. These clinics offer services like birth control, cancer screenings, STI and HIV testing, and care before pregnancy. They help people stay healthy, catch problems early, and plan for their futures.
The need is real. Wyoming’s Title X Family Planning network remains a critical part of the state’s health care system, helping bridge gaps in both access and affordability. With 9 clinics currently serving communities across the state, these providers cared for nearly 12,000 patients through more than 28,000 visits between 2022 and 2025. For many, these clinics are their only source of care: 49% of patients were uninsured, and nearly half were living at or below the federal poverty level.
In a state where distance and cost can both be barriers, affordable care is essential. About 14.6% of Wyoming women ages 19–44 are uninsured, higher than the national average. Title X clinics help meet this need by offering low- or no-cost care, while also connecting patients to referrals and additional health services when needed, ensuring more individuals can get the care they deserve.
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These clinics are also on the front lines of prevention. In recent years, they delivered more than 3,100 cervical cancer screenings and about 20,000 STI and HIV tests. Services like these support early detection and treatment, helping reduce the need for more serious and costly care down the line.
In rural states like Wyoming, once a clinic closes, it is very hard to bring it back. These clinics are more than buildings; they are part of the local health care system that keeps communities healthy.
The good news is that Title X Family Planning clinics are still open, working every day to serve their communities. The Wyoming Health Council supports this network of clinics and works to ensure that people across the state can access the care they need. Through partnerships, education, and community-based programs, the organization helps connect Wyoming residents to reproductive and sexual health services, no matter where they live.
In a state where distance, cost, and provider shortages all play a role, these clinics, and the work supporting them, are more than just a convenience. They are a lifeline.
To help sustain this work and protect access to care across Wyoming, consider making a donation to the Wyoming Health Council.
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CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council voted Tuesday to approve on first reading a zoning change for a vacant 2.4-acre parcel located at 1530 SE Wyoming Boulevard, transitioning the property from residential to commercial use.
The ordinance reclassifies Lot 4 of the Methodist Church Addition from Residential Estate to General Business. Located between East 15th and East 18th streets, the irregular-shaped property has remained undeveloped since it was first platted in 1984.
While original plans for the subdivision envisioned a church and an associated preschool, Community Development Director Liz Becher reported those projects never materialized.
According to Becher, the applicant sought the rezoning to facilitate the potential installation of a cell tower or an off-premises sign. Under the new C-2 designation, a cell tower up to 130 feet in height is considered a permitted use by right, though any off-premises sign would still require a conditional use permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The applicant also owns the adjacent lot to the north, which the city rezoned to general business in 2021.
Becher said the change aligns with the “Employment Mixed Use” classification in the Generation Casper comprehensive land use plan. This designation typically supports civic, institutional and employment spaces.
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Despite the new zoning, the property remains subject to a subdivision agreement that limits traffic access. Entry and exit are restricted to right turns onto or from East 15th Street, and no access is permitted from East 18th Street.
The council will vote on two more readings of the ordinance before it is officially ratified.
