South Mitchell Valley (Lazy J)
Lazy J is located approximately 3 miles south of Mitchell Nebraska and 2 miles east on County Road H.
The property is located on the south side of the North Platte River. There is a large parking area at the
east end of the property on the north side of County Road H. The 300 acre parcel is nearly divided
equally between irrigated farm ground and river bottom with approximately ¾ mile of river frontage.
The land was originally part of the historic Bay State Ranch. Since acquiring the property, there has been
extensive planting of native shrubs and trees which provide berries and cover for the birds and other
wildlife. The most common upland wildlife that are commonly seen here year-round are whitetail deer,
wild turkey, pheasants, and bob-white quail. Along the banks of the river an occasional mink, muskrat,
beaver, or river otter can also be seen. There are numerous resident and migrating birds that frequent
the property along with geese and ducks during the winter months.
