About Us... 

The Ranch:

            At an elevation of 3200 feet,  Ten Bits Ranch is situated within the rugged, Chihuahuan desert wilderness. The Ranch property includes craggy, desert badlands as well as our local “Garden of the Gods” which mirrors its more famous Colorado cousin.   Views in all directions are gorgeous and our remote location makes us the perfect place to kick back and relax.  We regard the Ranch as a haven for wildlife, a place for imagination and a hub for adventure.   Plus, Big Bend National Park is only 20 minutes away!  The Ten Bits Ranch supports the

Friends of Big Bend National Park, The Big Bend Natural History Association, the

Society of Vertebrate Paleontology,  and the Texas Adopt-a-Highway program.

Renewable Energy:

    We're Green!  The Ten Bits Ranch runs completely on solar power.  Abundant sunshine makes the Big Bend of Texas a great place to use photovoltaics and promote renewable energy.   Our Outback Power® system is state-of the art and we offer almost all of the conveniences you would expect without the need for unsightly power poles or having to deal with unexpected outages.  During your stay, we think you'll come to appreciate how simple and beneficial it is to use solar energy.

	Originally from Austin, Texas, Jennifer and Steve Wick are long-time Big Bend travelers.  Jenny has over eight years’ experience within the travel industry both as a professional travel agent and with the State of Texas Travel Management Program.  Her hobbies involve cooking, travel and scuba diving.  She holds degrees in Mathematics and Geology from the University of Texas and Austin Community College.
	A  U.S. Army veteran and a former Big Bend National Park Ranger, Steve holds a degree in Archeological Studies also from U. T.  His interests include archaeology,  scuba diving and dinosaurs.  He is currently a volunteer paleontologist within the Resource Management Division of B. B. N. P.  and a Paleontology Field Associate with a major Texas university.
	Our Staff consist of Sophie the Great Dane.  She is in charge of guest relations which include rope pulling, ball catching, and a whole lot of petting. Typically she will greet you at your car.  She strives in giving our guests a lot of  love and attention.  Her hobbies include sleeping, running and jumping, and log peeling.  If you would like to view her  puppy pictures please visit her web page.

Our Mission:           

                  Our goal is to provide our guests with a one-of-a-kind Big Bend experience.  We strive to afford the best service and most individual attention as possible in order to provide an unforgettable Big Bend escape.  Our collective experience within the travel industry, the National Park system and the Terlingua community as well as our knowledge of the area's geology, wildlife, weather and local culture are the reasons that we are the best choice for your next Big Bend adventure. 

Address:

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 293, Terlingua, TX 79852

Physical Address:  6000 North County Rd, Terlingua, TX 79852

Toll Free: 866-371-3110

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