If you have heard of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Rawhide or Lonesome Dove, you are probably familiar with the great cattle drives of the American West.After the Civil War, economically depressed ...

Jun. 1—HOWARD — The most valuable person for cattle drives on the open plains was the cook. A light hanging from the cook's chuck wagon told cowboys they could rest, eat, and be refreshed after a long ...

What is a chuck wagon? A chuck wagon was a mobile food cart that served as a kitchen, pantry and storage space for the cook, also known as Cookie, who had to feed cowboys as they moved cattle through ...

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DENVER — Pete Coors will serve as Grand Marshal for the 2026 National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade . Coors will lead the traditional drive of cattle, horses and wagons through the streets of ...

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) – The Louisiana Cattle Festival will feature a Children’s Wagon Parade beginning at 10 AM, Saturday Oct. 4. This year’s theme, “From Dairy Roots to Cattle Legacy,” underscores ...

Approximately 3,000 horse riders pulling along wagons made their way down different trails Friday to signify Go Texan Day, the start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Riders Teresa Jordan, John ...