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Summer program kicks off at Jack-a-lope Acres

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Tuesday, Jun 20, 2023 3:58 PM MT

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Kristen Johnston, owner of Jack-a-lope Acres, works on the barrel train on Tuesday that is one of the rides and 15 activities, including a viewing zoo of chickens, turkeys and goats in the three acre play yard at the business southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. This is the first year for the summer program at the 2,000-acre farm that is in its third year of hosting a fall festival. The summer program includes a hay ride that tours the farm, letting visitors see the operations in action. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Kristen Johnston, owner of Jack-a-lope Acres, works on the barrel train on Tuesday that is one of the rides and 15 activities, including a viewing zoo of chickens, turkeys and goats in the three acre play yard at the business southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. This is the first year for the summer program at the 2,000-acre farm that is in its third year of hosting a fall festival. The summer program includes a hay ride that tours the farm, letting visitors see the operations in action. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Goats pop their heads through the fence Tuesday at Jack-a-lope Acres, where visitors will be able to feed them at the farm southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. This is the first year for the summer program at the 2,000-acre farm that is in its third year of hosting a fall festival. The summer program includes a hay ride that tours the farm, letting visitors see the operations in action. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Goats pop their heads through the fence Tuesday at Jack-a-lope Acres, where visitors will be able to feed them at the farm southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. This is the first year for the summer program at the 2,000-acre farm that is in its third year of hosting a fall festival. The summer program includes a hay ride that tours the farm, letting visitors see the operations in action. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
The Shop at Jack-a-lope Acres on Tuesday southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. This is the first year for the summer program at the 2,000-acre farm that is in its third year of hosting a fall festival. The summer program includes a hay ride that tours the farm letting visitors see the operations in action. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
The Shop at Jack-a-lope Acres on Tuesday southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. This is the first year for the summer program at the 2,000-acre farm that is in its third year of hosting a fall festival. The summer program includes a hay ride that tours the farm letting visitors see the operations in action. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
A few of the play sites that include a Jumbo Jumper at Jack-a-lope Acres on Tuesday southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
A few of the play sites that include a Jumbo Jumper at Jack-a-lope Acres on Tuesday southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride
Jack-a-lope Acres is seen Tuesday southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. This is the first year for the summer program at the 2,000-acre farm that is in its third year of hosting a fall festival. The summer program includes a hay ride that tours the farm, letting visitors see the operations in action. (Jerry Mcbride/Durango Herald)
Jack-a-lope Acres is seen Tuesday southwest of Ignacio on County Road 318. This is the first year for the summer program at the 2,000-acre farm that is in its third year of hosting a fall festival. The summer program includes a hay ride that tours the farm, letting visitors see the operations in action. (Jerry Mcbride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride

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