Recreational Land for Sale in Columbus, Kentucky

Darrell W. Hindman, Owner/Broker of Living The Dream, is proud to present a rare Mississippi River ownership opportunity.

This remarkable offering--Middle Bar Island, encompassing 976 acres--delivers exceptional recreational value, natural beauty, and long-term investment potential in a highly sought-after river corridor. Properties of this caliber and uniqueness seldom become available.

Middle Bar Island is a sportsman's retreat with outstanding wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. The island supports strong populations of whitetail deer and Eastern wild turkeys, with multiple established roosting areas. Positioned along the Mississippi Flyway, the property offers excellent duck hunting in surrounding sloughs, backwaters, and wetland areas that naturally attract migrating waterfowl.

The island features a mix of mature bottomland timber, regenerating forest, and open areas, complemented by established trail systems that allow for efficient access throughout the property. Portions of the island are utilized for agricultural crops and farmland, creating income opportunities while enhancing wildlife nutrition and habitat diversity.

Middle Bar Island is included in the Trailhead Preserve Carbon Project, providing significant upside through carbon credit revenue potential. This carbon offset project has been carefully developed over more than two years, positioning the property as a long-term conservation-focused investment. Participation in the voluntary carbon market creates ongoing income while promoting sustainable forest management and environmental stewardship.

For information regarding the Kentucky carbon project, call 855-289-3478 and ask for Kenneth Burgess or Darrell Hindman.

In addition to hunting, the surrounding Mississippi River offers excellent jumbo catfishing, boating, and recreational use. A convenient landing area allows for the loading and unloading of equipment. Middle Bar Island provides a sense of privacy and seclusion while remaining just a short boat ride from Kentucky and Missouri, offering accessibility without sacrificing exclusivity.

The island delivers stunning river views, with memorable sunrises and sunsets visible from multiple vantage points. Its size and habitat diversity also support hunting lease income opportunities, making Middle Bar Island an attractive recreational property with strong investment appeal.

Trailhead Preserve Carbon Project - Middle Bar Island

Forests play a critical role in capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO), making timberland an important natural solution for reducing atmospheric greenhouse gases. Middle Bar Island contains valuable forested wetland ecosystems that contribute to water purification, wildlife habitat, and migratory bird support along the Mississippi Flyway.

The carbon project is designed to maintain and grow timber stocks for at least 40 years, prioritizing conservation and long-term sustainability. Tree species found throughout the island include silver maple, eastern cottonwood, green ash, along with hawthorn, honey locust, common hackberry, black willow, false indigo, and various dogwood species.

Trailhead Preserve Carbon investments offer two distinct value components:

The current market value of the land, and

The projected future revenue from carbon credit generation.

Additional revenue streams are supported through hunting, recreation, and conservation-based land management, allowing Middle Bar Island to function as a productive environmental asset as well as a premier recreational property.

This exceptional Mississippi River island is shown by appointment only.

For a private showing by boat or helicopter, please call to arrange available times.

Middle Bar Island represents a rare opportunity to own a premier Mississippi River property where recreation, conservation, and investment potential come together.

CARBON PROJECT SUMMARY:

• Total Carbon Project Size: 5,756 Acres
• Project Registry: American Carbon Registry ACR 873
• Project Type/Protocol: Improved Forest Management (IFM) in Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands v2.0
• Project Timeline: Completed Project with annual credit issuance in September 2024
• Compliance Market: potentially Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation CORSIA
• Credit Production (life of project): 1,070,692
• Credit Production (first 3 years): 323,151
• Carbon Project NPV: $7.5M

Please see links below for more information:

Improved Forest Management (IFM) in Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands v2.0

ACR 873

CORSIA