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New York Post
08-08-2025
- Business
- New York Post
This $79.5M Wyoming ranch is 4 times the size of New York City — and larger than Rhode Island
Watch out, city slickers — you could fit more than four New York Cities inside this ranch. A 916,076-acre grazing empire in Wyoming listed this week for a grand total of $79.5 million, the New York Times reported. Pathfinder Ranches, which encompasses four separate properties, is one of the largest working ranches in the Rocky Mountains, and occupies more than 1% of its home state given its massive size. The gargantuan listing nestled between mountain ranges offers potential buyers a money-making empire, a resource-rich landscape and a significant slice of American history. 10 Pathfinder Ranches occupy more than 1% of Wyoming's total acreage. Swan Land Company 10 The extensive land is home to approximately 3,400 cows, 180 bulls and 130 saddle horses. Nicole Terrill 10 A map of Pathfinder Ranches in Wyoming, compared to New York City and Rhode Island. Merrill Sherman / NY Post Design The 1,431-square-mile assemblage, listed by Swan Land Company broker Scott Williams, is every cowboy's dream. Its rolling foothills, high plains and broad river valleys cross four counties, according to listing materials. Altogether, this mega-ranch is collectively larger than the states of Delaware or Rhode Island. 'A ranch like this is not built overnight, but takes generations of grit, vision and dedication to become something like Pathfinder,' Williams said in a statement shared with The Post. 10 Names carved into Independence Rock. Tom Hager The land is steeped in early American history. It dates back to the 1870s, the Times reported. Within Pathfinder's confines sits Independence Rock, where westward pioneers carved their names throughout the 19th century, and the famous Oregon Trail and Pony Express paths crossed through. The property hosts 12 ranches total, according to listing materials, hosting approximately 3,400 cows, 180 bulls and 130 saddle horses. 10 The Great Pathfinder Lodge and several outbuildings. Swan Land Company 10 The ranch's main residence spans more than 6,500 square feet. Swan Land Company 10 Large windows look out over rolling hills and Pathfinder Reservoir. Nathan Han 10 A small church. Swan Land Company Ranch houses, outbuildings, barns, a church and even a riding area are dispersed across the four swaths of land. Pathfinder's residential center can be found on the 25,000-acre Two Crosses property, according to the Times. The Great Pathfinder Lodge spans 6,579 square feet, with a total of nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Most of the Pathfinder acreage was assembled between 2005 and 2018 in a partnership that has since narrowed down to just Sammons Enterprises, Pathfinder's parent company, the Times reported. Ryan Lance, president of Pathfinder Ranches, told the outlet that the property no longer fits in the company's portfolio. 'Pathfinder represents a piece of our country's pioneering spirit, productive and thoughtfully managed land, and a chance to make a real contribution to both modern ranching practices and conservation,' Lance said in a statement. 10 Reservoirs and rivers are scattered throughout the 916,076-acre grazing empire. 10 The sage-grouse, a ground-dwelling bird, is protected by a large conservation bank. Noppadol Paothong Natural resources are abundant here, including two reservoirs and 20 miles of the Sweetwater River. The land boasts the country's first and largest habitat conservation bank for sage-grouse, a large and distinctive ground-dwelling bird in the American West. The strange-looking sage-grouse isn't the only animal that enjoys Pathfinder's stewardship. The bank also protects habitat of elk, bald and golden eagles, raptors and other classic wildlife of the American West.
West Australian
05-08-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Second round of Pony Express dirt bike series in Aldersyde a wet and wild ride for dedicated riders
Second round of Pony Express dirt bike series in Aldersyde a wet and wild ride for dedicated riders
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Pony Express Re-Ride to arrive in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One annual cross-country tradition will make its historic stop at the Patee House Museum this weekend. Each year, the National Pony Express Association recreates the legendary mail route that once connected St. Joseph to Sacramento, California. Riders relay a mochila carrying commemorative letters across eight states, traveling more than 1,900 miles on horseback, just like they did in 1860. The Pony Express is one of the most iconic stories of American grit and determination," said Gary Chilcote, the museum director a the Patee House Museum. "We're proud to honor that spirit and invite the community to witness this living history event firsthand. The St. Joseph community is invited to witness the arrival of the rider, explore the museum's rich history exhibits and learn more about the tradition. The Patee House Museum is open until 4 p.m. and is located at 1202 Penn St. The rider is expected to arrive at the museum by 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. For more information about the event, visit or contact the Patee House Museum at (816) 232-8206.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Miracle Riders return to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Scott Ressmeyer and the Miracle Riders are back in Columbus after 21 days on the road, closing out a nearly 10,000 mile journey to raise money for the CSU nursing program. Friday evening, the Miracle Riders made one final stop at Covenant Woods retirement community, where residents were the first to welcome the riders home. The group traveled through 34 states, delivering handwritten letters from loved ones in the Chattahoochee Valley. The homecoming continued in Uptown Columbus, where the riders were greeted with hugs, cheers, and a check for $227,950, funds that will go towards the neonatal intensive care simulation lab at Columbus State University. For 17 years, the Miracle Riders have carried messages from the community to cities across the country. This year's Pony Express theme brought a personal touch with each handwritten letter. A final handwritten note from the Miracle Riders was delivered on horseback to Mayor Skip Henderson and CSU President Stuart Rayfield to cap off the Pony Express Ride. The Miracle Riders have now raised a total of $827,950 for CSU's pediatric nursing program, and they say they're not done yet. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Miracle Riders delivering letters and messages of hope
The Miracle Riders are in the middle of their ride across the country to help raise funds for Columbus State University's Nursing Program. The Riders took off from Columbus, Georgia on Friday, May 2nd. This year's theme for the Miracle Ride is the 'Pony Express'. The Riders will travel to different homes and hand deliver letters to people across the nation that have a connection to Chattahoochee Valley. On Saturday, May 3rd, the Riders delivered Mary Bowen Banes in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Mary's younger brother, Thomas 'Spanky' Bowen, was an officer with the Columbus Police Department. 'Spanky' was killed in the line of duty. The letter was from a friend of Mary's in Columbus, Georgia. Rick Stinson, who knew Officer Bowen well, spoke about the emtional delivery and how it honored his friend's memory. 'One of the things I think is important is that sometimes we forget what it does to the family of the officer. What they have to go through so it's good to remember them. And I know for myself it brought back all the things that I had to go through. So it was very touching,' said Stinson. The Miracle Riders have supported the Columbus State University School of Nursing since 2021. That's when they established a multi-year fundraising goal of $1 million to enhance the school's pediatric nursing program. To date they have raised $600,000 toward that goal through three separate rides. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WRBL.
