A Bar A Ranch

The historic A Bar A Ranch is a premier Wyoming guest ranch located on the North Platte River.

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November 10, 2010 By jhowe

First Snows

The first snows have arrived. They were late this year, but came in with lots of wind and precipitation. In the middle of October we got about 6 inches of snow, but they melted away quickly. Now the roads are mostly dry, but soon the winter will arrive with more strength. We have completed the construction of our new bridge across Big Creek and I will upload some pictures of it in the next few days.

We are almost full for the summer (just a few cabins remain), but there is still space after August 21st. That is a great time to come for fishing and riding. Over Labor Day weekend, people may want to consider coming for a long weekend with or without friends.

The horses are getting their final hoof trim before the winter and the ferrier will get that done this week. Already, the horses are starting to get their long winter coats. Soon they will start to look like big teddy bears walking through frosty fields.

Yours from Wyoming,

Justin Howe

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Lissa and Justin Howe, Ranch Managers

820 A Bar A Ranch Road · Encampment, WY · 82325

Tel: 307-327-5454 · E-mail: office@abararanch.com

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