McIntosh Farm Lightning Thunderstorm View BW

Lohr-McIntosh farm Agricultural Heritage Center, homestead in 1868 on Boulder County open space in northwest Longmont Colorado. The Barn, Silo, Windmill and cattle run with a lightning monsoon thunderstorm striking over head. This was an incredible storm that started building in the afternoon on a very hot summer day with temps in the high 90s. A very fun night for chasing lightning.

Get a glimpse into the history of agriculture in Boulder County and enjoy the rural surroundings. This site focuses on the years 1900 to 1925 when local families prospered as farmers and witnessed the coming of the Modern Age.

April 1 to October 31
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A guided tour starts at 11 a.m. Can’t make the guided tour? Follow the self-guided tour using the Brochure Admission is free.

Site Highlights

Interactive exhibits
Two barns
Outhouse
Milk house
Blacksmith shop in use during special events
1909 farmhouse furnished with items from the 1910s
Animals on site April through October including chickens, pigs, draft horses and sheep

8348 Ute Hwy
Longmont, CO 80503

Photo: Colorado black and white fine art nature landscape lightning weather photography images by storm chaser James Bo Insogna www.BoInsogna.com

Please click on the image for the fine art lightning photography gallery.