Wheeler County Trading Co — Local services in Mitchell

Whether you're a rancher, traveler, explorer, mechanic, family resident, or restaurateur Gabe and The Wheeler Country Trading Company have you covered. In this rural community, the store acts as a supplies oasis critical to keeping operations rolling. It harkens to a time reminiscent of the Oregon Trail where supplies, generalized knowledge, and creativity were required for survival. Gabe and his employees have these attributes in abundance.

At times, locating the item you need can be difficult due to the sheer size of the inventory and diminutive nature of the store. That's to be expected though of a place where you can purchase a spark plug, PEX fittings, locally rendered meats, fresh produce, dog food, and a cold one in a historic building built for simpler times. If ever you struggle to locate something, feel free to ask one of the friendly staff. They're happy to locate the item you seek, help find a new solution, or refer you to a nearby supply.

Make a point to stop in, pick up some snacks, and chat with the locals. You're not only supporting several families, you're supporting a community and an infrastructure for...

I am on a very restricted diet, which includes GF, and am accustomed to packing my food around wherever I go. I stopped by the store and was amazed by the selection of specialty food they offered. I am not saying they are a Whole Foods or Coop, etc, but I would never have expected any options let alone the many options that they do offer. I assume they get visitors from virtually everywhere since they are the closest town to the Painted Hills. Every other remote general store I have ever been to made no attempt to accommodate different diets. I would encourage the owners to make their food selection more visible to future visitors with more photos of their selection on their Facebook page and Google (If they did I clearly missed it). I wouldn't have bothered bringing most of the food I brought, and would have happily bought everything...

As comprehensive and classic a store as you'll find anywhere. Perhaps my favorite store anywhere in the state. Was instantly impressed by the selection – from produce to rubber boots to chain by the foot. And the atmosphere is exactly what an old store should be – worn wood floors, crowded shelves. This isn't a faux "general store" for tourists; this is a place where you can actually do your shopping – a working landmark. Friendly and fairly priced. Wish every town still had a place like it. Thanks to the owners for not gutting the inside or skimping on selection for the sake of aesthetics. You're...