Explore the Fennessey Ranch

Explore the Fennessey Ranch

Site Photography by Sean Fitzgerald Ruth Hoyt/John Pickles, and Rolf Nussbaumer.

A world of adventure awaits you!

The Fennessey Ranch is part of a legendary 750,000 acre Texas land empire that has remained in the same family for 171 years. The ranch consists of 4,000 acres of abundant wetlands, meadows, natural lakes, riparian woods and brush land and bordered on three sides by the Mission River. The Fennessey is located in the heart of the Central Flyway along a region of the Texas coastline known as the "Coastal Bend." The Fennessey has opened its gates for a wide array of unique recreational opportunities.

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Hello Possums!

We are looking forward to another fantastic year on the ranch. Our bald eagle pair has returned with the youngster they hatched last spring. We have caught sight of him slumming with the turkey vultures around the predator photo blind.

The American Birding Association is celebrating their 40^th anniversary in 2009 with their annual convention in Corpus Christi. We are thrilled to have been chosen as a field trip destination May 2.

We had 9 Canadian photographers visit us just after an African safari. They were pleased with their trip and a Fennessey shot won a photo contest for one of them.

We are introducing 2 new Fennessey experiences, a photography safari and stargazing. The photography safari will be a photography appetizer for those who aren’t sure they want the full meal deal. This is ideal for someone wanting to try out that new camera they got for Christmas! Participants can try some macro work with insects and flowers and tour the ranch looking for photo ops. We have introduced Stargazing (star parties) for larger groups. My favorite part of the night is the loud gasp of awe when we extinguish the lights and the stars burst forth in the vast darkness. The roasted marshmallows aren’t bad either.

Come try it out!

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