The jagged 10,000 foot peaks of the Crazy Mountains emerge dramatically from the valley floor just north of the Yellowstone River between Livingston and Big Timber and dominate the skyline for 60 miles as they run northerly with the Shields River emerging from its northwest corner and paralleling the range as it flows south in the Yellowstone River. The 320-acre Luxford Ranch lies adjacent to this river corridor on a small tributary stream at the point where it emerges from the mountains and turns to the south, still in a microclimate that remains incredibly lush and cool through the summer months. A few large ranches control ownership of the valley along with forest service lands that are very accessible from the ranch. The ranch enjoys stellar views of the surrounding mountains and gives one a feeling of complete privacy and seclusion despite the fact that it is a mere 30 minute drive to Livingston and an hour to Bozeman. The property has two small spring fed streams that provide irrigation water to the impeccably maintained hayfields. Flanked by aspen and willow-lined bottomlands, they support a small livestock operation offering protection for both cattle and wildlife. A three bedroom, 2,600 SF hand-hewn log home is nestled into the undulating terrain next to a large barn and open meadows covered in wildflowers for much of the summer. This is a beautiful mountain retreat with the advantages of convenient paved access to attractive nearby communities such as Wilsall and Clyde Park.