another location thread lol

[coachrog7]

Ok so ive been looking through the boards here and checking the web for some nice property. Im hopeing to get some fresh ideas about good locations for homesteading and things to consider while i search such as the weather distance from medical treatment etc etc, anything really that is not talked about to often or would not seem obvious to a new comer here such as myself. so fire away folks let know what ya think...Thanks in advance

[Catalpa]

It might be easier for answering if you narrow it down a bit, what part of the country are you considering? Then folks could answer according to their experience.

[coachrog7]

ok i'll try and get narrow...lol :P ;D. So we have been looking into NE Washington, Spokane area, all over Montana, SE Kansas, possibly Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona. we really want to get out in the open...way out as far as im concerned but the wife does not want to be too far away from the rest of the world. I'm pretty set on Montana from the few times I have been through there it is just the most beautiful place i think ive ever seen. more to the point of my origional question was what things "outside of the box" should i be thinking of while searching for just the right spot?

[flatwater]

I have a place just outside Spokane and another one North West of spokane up by the Canadian line. We have all the seasons and land is not bad in price if you follow the market. Just make sure you will both be happy with your decission. Think about the winters , will wood be available and do you have any relitives some what close but not to close.
Flatwater

[coachrog7]

Howdy and thanks for the post... ;D We are both VERY excited about this adventure. we have looked alot at the Deer Park/9 mile falls/cheney, and everything in between. Really love the look and feel of that whole area. As far as the winters go lol, we currently live in a log cabin built in 1948. we live at just over 6000 feet. deer park actually gets less rain and snow then we do here now. Good point about the wood....we go through at least 4 cords per winter here. we have a great contact out of san dieago we get 5 cords for $550 and he drops it 5 feet from our stack spot. about 1 cord of that useually still needs to be split. How many acres of trees would you suggest are needed to keep 4 cords every year? what are the dominant trees in that area? I've considered that as to something i need to figure out so any thoughts would be great. Thanks again for the post

[flatwater]

We live in the nine mile area in a log cabin on 20 acres. 5 cords for 550$ is a steal. I would look for a place that has at least 20 acres with a lot of trees. That way you could thin and cut the wind blown trees and still have plenty left. the rule of thumb is with proper thinning 20 acres will last you a life time. You can also get loggers to deliver wood for you to cut up. I have several friends that have this done. 13 cordes for 1,000$.
Flatwater

[flatwater]

Another thought. why would you need four cords a year in this area? with some planning and the new stoves they are coming out with , you should be able to almost cut that in half.
Flatwater