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#FindYourPark this summer and celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th year on August 25. At Live Water Properties we are fortunate to be headquartered in Jackson Hole, the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Not only do we get to sell spectacular properties around these two parks, but we also have incredible real estate properties around the National Parks in the West. This summer, take up the park service’s invitation to #findyourpark and if you decide you never want to leave, Live Water Properties will help you #findyourhomeinthepark (well next to the park).

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is the closest national park to our headquarters in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The park is named for the Grand Teton, the highest peak in the park at 13,770 feet. The 310,000-acre park is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the most complete ecosystems in the world, complete with wildflower meadows, glacial lakes, alpine peaks and dense forests. One can see grizzly and black bears, gray wolves, coyotes, bison, bald eagles, pronghorn and elk when visiting. Grand Teton is also a great park to vacation with families due the variety of activities such as hiking, trail running, mountain biking, fly fishing, paddle boarding and kayaking.

The Flat Creek Fishing Estate is situated 6 miles south of Jackson Hole, on Flat Creek, a beloved fishery among locals. This 34.89-acres estate provides excellent access to the town’s resort amenities including shopping, art galleries, museums, outdoor outfitters and fine dining. The national parks and the ample amount of nearby public lands that make up 97% of the valley create endless opportunities for outdoor recreation during all seasons.

Yellowstone National Park

Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park. It is also the largest National Park, consisting of 2,219,789 acres, larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined. It is believed the park was named for the yellow rocks one sees when overlooking the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Sitting atop one of the world’s largest calderas, Yellowstone is home to more geysers and hot springs than anywhere in the world. In fact, 50% of all the world’s hydrothermal features are in Yellowstone, the most famous being Old Faithful. In addition to the hydrothermal features, Yellowstone is also known for its incredible variety of wildlife.

Yellowstone is mainly in Wyoming but also spans into Idaho and Montana. With offices in each state, Live Water Properties has excellent options near every entrance.

Duck Creek Cabin at Yellowstone National Park is located north of West Yellowstone, Montana. This is truly a one-of-a-kind offering: the property itself is approximately 100 yards away from Yellowstone National Park. This 12-acre sporting retreat enjoys private access to trophy fishing on Duck Creek and Duck Creek Lake. The property is complete with a 3,525 sqft main house, guesthouse, helicopter pad, onsite angling opportunities and the most fabulous backyard in the world.

Duck Creek Preserve at Henry’s Lake is located in Island Park, Idaho, a 29-mile drive to Yellowstone. Comprised of 160 deeded acres, and protected by a conservation easement with The Nature Conservancy, Duck Creek Preserve is nestled at the mouth of the majestic Centennial Mountain Range. Known as the crown jewel in the “Golden Circle of Trout”, Henry’s Lake is one of the premier trout fishing lake destinations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

The Wapiti Lodge is conveniently located approximately 30 miles east of the entrance to Yellowstone National Park and 20 miles west of the historic western town of Cody, Wyoming. Situated in a spectacular setting on 4.68 acres, the Wapiti Lodge on the Shoshone River offering is a unique opportunity to own an exceptional lodging operation so close to Yellowstone.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is 415 square miles of dramatic mountain vistas, high mountain lakes and is teeming with wildlife. It is important habitat to elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, coyotes, black bears, eagles and hawks. While summer offers prime wildlife viewing opportunities and colorful wildflower-filled vistas, the fall is equally beautiful with golden-filled scenery, the chance to hear bugling elk and to watch the rut. Rocky Mountain National Park is also great for hiking. For the adventurous, Long Peak is the highest peak in the park at 14,249 feet. The 16-mile exposed trek is not for the faint of heart, but it offers unsurpassed views from the top.

Walden Hollow on the Colorado River is located just a 20 minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park’s Grand Lake Entrance. The 40-acres property is the ideal family getaway that offers excellent fishing. A perfectly placed log home overlooks the river. Elk, deer and moose as well as a wide range of bird life often frequent Walden Hollow.

Every year passionate anglers from around the world seek the legendary waters of the West. Whether it be Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho or Colorado, each state offers fishing quality and diversity. If you love big rivers, small mountain streams, lakes, ponds or spring creeks there are a variety of offerings to explore and enjoy. Craig Janssen, broker for ranch real estate company Live Water Properties, says the number one reason his phone rings is trout, meaning those searching for a fishing ranch to call their own. As a passionate angler with 12 years of real estate experience, Craig helps clients “land” the property of their dreams. Janssen says the hardest thing about finding a ranch is that everyone has a different image in his or her mind of what the ideal property is. His top tip for finding the perfect ranch is to understand and list out what you want in a ranch. Here are the questions he recommends asking yourself when buying a fishing ranch:

What type of fishing are you looking for?

Did you get hooked on fishing Montana on a trip down the Yellowstone River, or was it the Gallatin? Do you prefer technical spring creek fishing, or are mountain stream’s your passion, are ponds ok, or do you dream of land with river frontage? Whatever is in your mind’s eye be specific so your broker can search for the right piece.

Are private waters priority?

Certain properties may offer incredible river access but may also be located near a boat ramp. You may see several boats in a day and for some buyers that is okay. You also may prefer the privacy of spring creeks or a mountain stream.

Where do you want to be?

How far from a town and modern conveniences do you want to be? If this is a second home or you plan to fly in and out, consider the distance to airports. For example, Bozeman is a thriving town with great air access. Jackson Hole, WY offers direct flights from 13 major cities. Both towns can get you to rural areas in under an hour. If you are seeking complete seclusion, a farther drive from town may pass your test.

What do you want to see?

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Think about what makes a stunning view to you. For some, large open fields and big skies are ideal. Others would never consider sacrificing views of mountains and trees.

Understanding your goals is key; your broker can meet these needs with clear communication. Experienced brokers and anglers such as Janssen and the team at Live Water Properties speak the angler lingo and can help you pinpoint what you want. Make your list, share your favorite fish tales and describe your ideal property to your broker, so he can best help you find the ranch of your dreams.

Last week, Wyoming Game and Fish named Tim and Tina Delaney of Bondurant, WY landowner of the year. The esteemed award is given each year to “Wyoming landowners who have demonstrated outstanding practices in wildlife management, habitat improvement, and conservation techniques on their properties.”

Wyoming Land Owner of the Year — Left to right: Scott Talbott (WY Game and Fish Director), Tina Delaney, Tim Delaney, Jill Randall (Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. Terrestrial Habitat Coordinator), Terry Fieseler (Broker, Live Water Properties), Carrie Little (WY Game and Fish Commissioner President District #4)

The Delaney family initially worked with Terry Fieseler, one of our brokers at Live Water Properties, to purchase the Rolling Thunder Ranch located next to the Hoback Ranches development. The Delaneys continued to grow the ranch by purchasing the Rim Ranch as well as two other smaller pieces. They placed both properties under easement, conserving 7,600 acres next to the national forest, preserving a continuous wildlife habitat for the future.

During the buying process, they consulted with Fieseler and Live Water Properties on conservation easement potential for the land as well as potential habitat improvements that could be made. Since purchasing the properties, the Delaney Family completed numerous projects for Aspen regeneration, sage aeration treatment to improve grouse habitat, and installation of wildlife-friendly fencing. They continued the property’s ranching legacy by leasing the cattle grazing to local ranchers.

“They love the ranch, the wildlife and the agriculture,” says Fieseler of this deserving family.

“Today’s landowners contribute to wildlife management in many ways. Landowners preserve critical migration corridors, they improve habitat through costly enhancement projects, and they provide important access, which allows for our hunting and angling heritage to continue into the future,” says Scott Talbott, director of Wyoming Game and Fish. “Today’s landowners are more than ranchers or farmers, they are key partners with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in carrying out our mission, ‘Conserving Wildlife – Serving People.’”

We were honored to attend the banquet and watch this deserving family accept the landowner of the year award. One of our favorite parts of the job at Live Water Properties is having the privilege to work with families like the Delaneys. If you are searching for a ranch and interested in conservation easements, our brokers are experienced with local partners and land trusts to help walk you through the process.

Sure the Green River is a little off-color; the water’s pretty high. But the fishing is not bad, if you don’t mind being creative. We had a warm day, and the sky was clear. Beckett (10) and Spencer (guide) worked together on stirring up a trouble by the pink/beige rocky outcropping on the second half of the float. The water swirled—creating a crescendo of water, and the visual perfection of a large, healthy trout, (enormous shoulders on it) fighting with everything it’s got, and Beckett’s hook became so stressed it bent at the weight. Gone was the fly-mouth connection, but forever the memory of the mighty-Green-rainbow. Thank you Spencer at Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School (JHFFS) for excellent guiding…

Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School

“Early rainbow, before the hook-up with the mighty rainbow…”

Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School

To book your trip, contact Spencer Morton at [mail_to email=”[email protected]”][email protected][/mail_to]

If your fishing affinity is for the Green, check out our nearby properties:

The Dunham Ranch

Barber Creek Ranch

Lookout Mountain Ranch

Live Water Properties summer intern Jade Tamplin is eagerly venturing to the many rivers, creeks, and tributaries that the Grand Teton area has to offer. Only a novice of the sport, Jade has spent the past week attending a fly fishing 101 clinic and bombarding the local fly shops with questions like, “what rod weight should I get?”, “where should I fish after work?, and, “what flies should I get for summer?” After several conversations he finally made the move and picked up all his fly fishing gear in Victor, Idaho at World Cast Anglers fly shop.

Jade has a captivating summer ahead of him and plans on making the Palisades Reservoir, Henry’s Fork, and Jenny Lake his priority fishing spots before heading back to school in College Station, TX for the beginning of his senior year (Gig’em).

Jenny Lake will be a nostalgic trip for Jade because it is what really drew him into the West after a summer vacation to Yellowstone as a 14 year old. At the time he thought he would’ve rather gone to a beach..

With overcast skies and snow-covered trails, Live Water intern, Will Wright, enjoyed a day-hike to one of Grand Teton National Park’s most renowned destinations, Amphitheater Lake. At an elevation of 9,698 feet, the lake’s surface was still frozen over and surrounded by snowcapped mountains.

This year celebrates the National Park Service’s 100th birthday. As many parks reach record yearly attendance, the importance of conserving our nation’s most beloved landmarks, such as the Tetons, is stressed across the nation. Here is to a second century of stewardship for America’s national parks!