Lolo Creek Ranch Gallery

Warren’s uncle, Kelly Vest, was a real estate agent based in Boise, Idaho, specializing in large ranches. He located property near Kamiah, Idaho, consisting of 2,000 acres. Warren and Uncle Kelly, along with three World Airways captains, purchased the ranch in 1971.

Uncle Kelly and Aunt Dorothy Vest

The five original owners of Lolo Creek Ranch. L-R – Uncle Kelly, Pete Villano, Russ Wilson, Warren, and Hank Holt. Young Tim Vest in front of Warren. As of 2019, the remaining owners are Warren; Uncle Kelly’s daughter, Carolyn; and Hank Holt’s son, Tommy.

Lolo Creek Ranch owners in 1971

A big reason for purchasing the Lolo Creek Ranch was the opportunity to invite friends and relatives to visit and enjoy the scenery and activities available at the ranch. Many kids from the city were able to shoot a gun, ride a horse, or fish for trout for the first time in their lives at the ranch.

Friends enjoying the Ranch
  • Warren clearing some timber
  • Warren, Tim and Brian
  • Tim and Brian with
    Grandfather Vest
  • Harvesting wheat
  • Hank Holt and Warren
    at Lolo Creek
  • Aunt Dorothy and Ingrid
    in the ranch Dune Buggy
  • Warren with father and
    Uncle Kelly
  • Warren with a group of
    kids visiting the ranch
  • Garrett cleaning trout
  • Garrett fishing Lolo Creek
  • Garrett, Kinnon, Gentry
    and Tim
  • Tim and Brian
  • Tim on Ranch Bear Trap