A Little Piece of Texas
Tucked away in Haskell County, Texas, the Rockn50 Ranch is 218 acres of pasture, creek bottom, native grasses, and wide-open West Texas skies. At the heart of the property is Mule Creek, a seasonal waterway that winds through the ranch and gives the land much of its character.
Throughout the property, mesquite, elm, hackberry, and soapberry trees provide shade, shelter, and a welcome contrast to the surrounding cotton fields. When the rains come, Mule Creek springs to life (sometimes a little too enthusiastically), transforming the landscape and reminding us just how quickly West Texas can change.
When we purchased the property, we saw more than just land. We saw the opportunity to build something special — a place for family, cattle, horses, and eventually, retirement. What started as a dream has slowly become a working ranch, one improvement at a time.
We've cleared brush, built fences, dug stock tanks, improved roads, and put up a barn. There's still plenty to do, and we've learned that ranch projects have a remarkable ability to multiply. Finish one, and somehow three more appear. Most ranchers are familiar with "the list" — the one that never seems to get any shorter.
The creek bottom and surrounding pastures are also home to an incredible assortment of wildlife. Some are welcome visitors, some are occasional nuisances, and a few seem convinced the ranch belongs to them. You'll meet many of these characters on our Critters page.
Whether we're working cattle, exploring the creek, watching a storm roll across the countryside, or simply enjoying a quiet evening, we're reminded why we started this journey.
We're not just improving the land. We're building a place to call home.
The Heart of the Ranch - Mule Creek
With just the right amount of rain, the land comes alive.
Too much rain, and the ranch becomes an island. Mud rules the day.
When the water disappears, what's left is something just this side of slime.
Beyond the Creek
The herd's favorite dining establishment. Reservations not required.
A popular gathering spot for drinking, bathing, and the occasional pool party. Fishing under development.
Winter wheat provides a welcome splash of green and some good grazing when the rest of the ranch goes dormant.
A Little Hill in a Lot of Flat Country
They say West Texas is flat. Apparently, nobody told this part of Haskell County. A little elevation makes for some surprisingly good views.
Between chasing anything that runs, Archie keeps watch over his kingdom.
Even the doves appreciate a good view.
Under One Big Texas Sky
Another day begins, and the ranch's never-ending to-do list awaits.
The day's work may be done, but Mother Nature is just getting started.
When the sun goes down and the world gets quiet, this is why we call it home.