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Swett Ranch
West of U.S. Highway 191, northeast of Dutch John
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Swett Ranch is located along the Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway and is administered by the Ashley National Forest. Homesteaded by Elizabeth Swett and her son Oscar in 1909, the buildings were built to secure the claim to the land. It is now offers a glimpse of local pioneer life, as well as a collection of tools used to work the land during the early 1900s This National Historic Site is open in the summers only for walking tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. of the property. The setting and sunsets are spectacular and the wildlife abundant.
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Copyright © 2007 Champions Publishing, Inc/Ultimate Press - All Rights Reserved
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