Steel Ranch

Farm Description

The Steel Ranch is a combination of outdoor recreation and relaxation. Whether looking for your year round residence or weekend retreat this unique property has it all. Nestled on 386 acres, this property provides incredible hunting opportunities, boasting abundant game and wildlife. A well-designed on site pond is ready to be stocked for fishing. Outdoor shooting range with targets stretching up to one mile for the shooting enthusiast.

Land

The ranch is located in a small valley providing privacy and wildlife viewing of the local animals that can be seen fequenting the pond located on the ranch.

Improvements

3 grain silos have been converted to residential use with the 4th being used for storage.

Recreation

In addition to its' wonderful agriculture, Adams County can propose unforgettable tourism and recreation attractions. For example, every year Sandhill Cranes Festival is held by the town of Othello. This festival is very held on the third week of March at the Wildlife Refuge and is visited by a great number of bird watchers. This refuge is the best place with appropriate environment for wintering geese, ducks and other species.

Columbia National Wildlife Refuge - The 23,200-Acre refuge is situated in the middle of the Drumheller Channeled Scablands. Columbia Refuge was established in 1944 and it represents a great mixture of lakes, rugged cliffs and wetland area. It should be said that refuge has very favorable conditions for more than 200 species of migratory birds, such as Canada geese, mallard ducks, tundra swans and other waterfowl.

Region & Climate

Adams, WA County has a temperate climate with warm summers and chilly winters. Average summer temperatures range between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40-55 degrees Fahrenheit at night. During the winter months, temperatures average between 35-50 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year with about 30 inches of rain annually and occasional snowfall in winter months. Overall, Adams, WA County offers mild temperatures throughout the year making it an ideal place to live or visit.

History

The land of today's Adams County was the territory of the Palouse tribe. This tribe is well-known for its horses. They ranged horses around this area. The first settlers came here in 1869, many of them found this territory great for horse, sheep and cattle ranching.

In 1883 Volga Germans or Russian Germans planted wheat here in the county, and to tell you the truth they were successful.

Very soon, by 1909, if to be precise, Adams County became known as bread basket of the world, producing more wheat than any other region.

Location

Adams County is the 14-th largest county in Washington State. The territory of the county is 1,925 square miles. This county is considered to be mostly a rural county, which is situated in southeastern Washington. It borders Lincoln County to the north, Franklin County to the south, Whitman County to the east and Grant County to the west. The largest towns are Ritzville with population of 1,730 and Othello with 6,120 people.