It is so inspiring to read your cover article by Kathy Johnston about the Avenales Ranch (“At home on the range,” Feb. 5) Too many ranches are being subdivided and then “Losangelified.” Jim and Steve Sinton honor the land, the oaks, the wildlife, and history. Too often our “American way of life” destroys our natural world. The article, pictures, and comments give me hope for the future—so inspiring. Thanks.
This article appears in Mar 12-19, 2009.