Betty's Way and Lariat Fires in the Sandhills

Shaun Loughery. March 7, 2024. Grant County News 139(32): 1, 4. Images Copyright 2024 Shaun Loughery. All rights reserved. The five added in the post were a subsequent addition.

 
The Betty’s Way prairie fire started northeast of North Platte in the southern Sandhills on February 27, 2024. It burned easterly torching many acres and then joined with the Lariat Fire that threatened Stapleton and created a ca. 70000 burnt area. 

It also barely missed the Milldale Ranch - the 7HL which is an iconic heritage brand - which was "actively involved with calving," as located at the South Loup River near the historic place of Gandy. 

Amazing scene of the Gandy area prairie fire.
 

Addendum

These are some additional shared pictures of activities on the ranch, really soon after the nearby blaze has been contained and otherwise.

Rancher with Angus mom.

Mother cow with newborn calf.
Calf getting attention in the pickup truck.
Calf hiding in the grass.



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