An Elevated Perspective

The Turtle Ranch sits on 60 acres that are high on the east and west ends, creating watershed for the greenbelt that runs through the middle. A few years ago, we hired Rodney, a skilled earth mover with almost 40 years experience to help us capture more water. To dig out acres of pond, Rodney built giant plateaus from the displaced dirt. From the top of each plateau, we can see not only the entire property, but some of the surrounding ranches.

The land closest to the pond has the softest dirt, the most abundant wildlife, and the best opportunity to film the lunar shadow crossing over the land. The area is farthest from whatever amenities we will manage to provide, but realistically, the property is pretty small, and and everything is accessible with a five minute walk. Featuring fantastic bird watching and catch and release fishing, the pond sites offer the best pre-eclipse photo opportunities.

The top of this this plateau offers the best view of our ranch and the surrounding properties. For tent campers and serious photographers, the bottom will be the choice location. Besides the plateaus, there are currently 3 deer stands that greatly increase the viewing area.