Off the Map: Ranch Adventures, Canyons & Old Mining Sites

We recently had the opportunity to explore an 11,000-acre ranch with one of our dearest friends, and it was easily one of the most incredible experiences we've had in the desert.

This place was packed with history and wild, untouched beauty. The kind of land that feels both ancient and alive. We spent the day bouncing around in a side-by-side, climbing up a mountain ridge with panoramic views that stretched for miles, and learning more about our surroundings. It was one of those days that just reminded us of exactly why we love living out here.

Throughout the adventure, we hiked into canyons carved by time, discovered old pictographs on rock walls, saw graffiti from the early 1900s, and visited watering holes that have supported life in the desert for centuries.

We learned about the volcanic activity that has shaped the region’s dramatic terrain and came across relics of the past, including rusted farming equipment from the early 1900s and the remnants of an old mining site that began in the late 1800s. Every stop revealed a new layer of the story, and by the end of the day, we were covered in dust, filled with awe, and completely grateful for the chance to see this side of West Texas.

It’s a day we’ll be talking about for a long time.

Feel free to check out my YouTube video on this trip. Please note, this is private property. The photos and videos were created to show only the beauty of our region.

See you out west!

-M