Ranching Exhibit - Sagebrush (Stop 2)

The Ranching exhibit teaches us about modern human habitation in the valley

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Before you enter the park proper, you’ll stop at the ranching exhibit, which is on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. These displays discuss the history of ranching and modern human habitation in Snake Valley.

The Ranching Exhibit lies within the Sagebrush life zone, named for the aromatic plant that dominates the edges of mountains in the western US. The ground becomes wetter as you travel up the mountain, allowing larger sagebrush to take hold. The sagebrush is home to Great Basin rattlesnakes, badgers, and leopard lizards, along with Brewer’s sparrows. Before you continue up the hill, breathe deeply through your nose and appreciate how much the sagebrush contributes to the landscape & aroma of the American west.