#1: Winter actually happens. My #BigSkyMove kicked things off right with a little snow and ice. Might as well get the first one out of the way so I can move on with things. #2: Flights out of Helena aren't that out-of-this-world expensive, except for when I'm trying to fly home. I could buy a … Continue reading Top 10 Montana Lessons For A Southerner
#BigSkyMove: Manhattan Kansas serves up a great steak diagram
Where does your favorite cut of steak come from? During my #BigSkyMove, I had the opportunity to visit Manhattan, Kansas, specifically my friends Brandon and Jodi Oleen. Jodi works for the Kansas Pork Association and Brandon with one of the Beef Cattle units at Kansas State University. Talk about house divided when it comes to … Continue reading #BigSkyMove: Manhattan Kansas serves up a great steak diagram
#BigSkyMove – Cross Country Trip – Part 2
Make sure to catch up on the first half of the #BigSkyMove drive in the previous post. Now, picking up right where I left off… The next two days’ drives would be the longest of the trip. Not necessarily by mileage, but I enjoyed the view along the way. It was cooling off and cloudy … Continue reading #BigSkyMove – Cross Country Trip – Part 2
#BigSkyMove – Cross-Country Road Trip – Part 1
Well, if you haven’t figured it out already, I finally made it to Helena, Montana. I've already spilled the beans on one brief exploration. #BigSkyMove was a success, but I still consider it a continual process as this Southerner learns his lessons in Big Sky Country. Launching point from home in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas The trip … Continue reading #BigSkyMove – Cross-Country Road Trip – Part 1
Flesher Pass, Helena National Forest
I have quite the refreshing view only 30 minutes from my front door. Got the drive to the west of town, Flesher Pass (Elev. 6,000) in the Helena National Forest, in the books today before winter sets in. Snow already covering the north facing slopes up to the shoulder of the road. It's one of … Continue reading Flesher Pass, Helena National Forest
Lonesome Wyoming Roads – The Road Goes On Forever
The Road Goes On Forever and the party never ends... Robert Earl Keen This sight gets me excited. Such a lonesome and open road has such a story to tell. There are many changes in terrain, many antelope to watch, and even a few ranchers driving a herd of cattle down the road to new pasture. … Continue reading Lonesome Wyoming Roads – The Road Goes On Forever
#BigSkyMove – Let the Cross-Country Road Trip Begin
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 … Continue reading #BigSkyMove – Let the Cross-Country Road Trip Begin
The next step in my road…
Well... I'm really not sure how I've been able to contain my excitement, but I'm finally able to share some great news about where the road will take me next. After several months of graduate school (and a few more to go), I have an awesome journey ahead! Beginning this August, I am the new … Continue reading The next step in my road…