It’s finally that time! I have loaded up the pickup and I am on the way to Big Sky Country. In case you missed it earlier… I am excited to be working as a part of the team with Montana Stockgrowers Association. Tennessee is in my rear view and big horizons are up ahead.

Last month I traded in ole Rusty for a new pickup. Haven’t decided what ole Red’s name will be.

The last time he will be this clean.

My parents’ dog isn’t too excited to see me leave. Or is he?

Ole Roscoe wouldn’t make a good road trip companion after all. A bit too close for comfort.

I’ll be covering 1,800 miles of road between now and Tuesday. There will be stops to see several friends along the way. First stop: Manhattan, Kansas. Home of the Kansas State Wildcats!

Route for my road trip

The forecast shows that Montana plans to break me in on chilly weather right off the bat.

Just 5* on Tuesday morning for my arrival.

What’s a road trip without some good music? Thanks to Dairy Carrie, I have the ipod loaded up with some fresh tunes from Seth James, Corb Lund, and a lil Classic Country. But I also have my favorites from No Justice, Casey Donahew, Turnpike Troubadours and many more Red Dirt and Texas bands. What’s your favorite road trip music?

Seth James Album Cover
This guy is awesome.

If you want to follow, I will be sharing online via the hashtag #BigSkyMove (Tagboard) on Twitter and Instagram. Both places, I can be found as @AgProudRyan.

Wish me luck!

Published by Ryan Goodman

Ryan Goodman works in grassroots advocacy as a communications consultant with beef cattle farmers and ranchers across the United States. He is a proud alumnus of Oklahoma State University, with studies focusing on cattle reproduction and nutrition. Ryan's experience in the beef industry range from family farms and ranches in several states to large feedlots and non-profit policy organizations. Ryan is an avid trail and ultrarunner, proudly showing how beef can be an important part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Find Ryan on social media as @BeefRunner.