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Out in the wide-open spaces near Fort Davis, Texas, the sound of history still rings—sometimes as a cowboy song carried on the wind, other times as a hammer striking iron.
More than 30 years ago, we first met Glenn Moreland while following the music of a wainwright echoing through the Davis Mountains. Today, Glenn lives a quieter life, but his workshop remains alive with the rhythm of tradition. Using skills passed down from his great-grandfather, Glenn restores and builds chuck wagons the same way they were made on the American frontier—by hand, with patience, grit, and respect for the past.
The chuck wagon itself traces back to legendary cattleman Charles Goodnight, whose practical invention became the heart of the cattle drive. More than just a mobile kitchen, the chuck wagon was a gathering place—a spot where cowboys shared meals, stories, and songs after long days on the trail. Over time, it became a symbol of Texas ingenuity, community, and survival, eventually earning its place as the official State Vehicle of Texas.
That spirit lives on through Glenn, his son Doug, and a small but passionate group of modern-day cowboys who refuse to let this tradition fade away. From hand-carved spokes to time-worn anvils and old cowboy tunes first recorded nearly a century ago, this story is about more than wagons—it’s about preserving a way of life.
This is a Texas Country Reporter story about craftsmanship, music, and the quiet determination it takes to keep history from rusting away in the yard.
If you love Texas history, cowboy culture, and the stories of people keeping our past alive, you’re in the right place. Saddle up and travel with us.
Glenn Moreland
Fort Davis, Texas
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Episode #: 1939
Original air date: 10-26-2025
Out in the wide-open spaces near Fort Davis, Texas, the sound of history still rings—sometimes as a cowboy song carried on the wind, other times as a hammer striking iron.
More than 30 years ago, we first met Glenn Moreland while following the music of a wainwright echoing through the Davis Mountains. Today, Glenn lives a quieter life, but his workshop remains alive with the rhythm of tradition. Using skills passed down from his great-grandfather, Glenn restores and builds chuck wagons the same way they were made on the American frontier—by hand, with patience, grit, and respect for the past.
The chuck wagon itself traces back to legendary cattleman Charles Goodnight, whose practical invention became the heart of the cattle drive. More than just a mobile kitchen, the chuck wagon was a gathering place—a spot where cowboys shared meals, stories, and songs after long days on the trail. Over time, it became a symbol of Texas ingenuity, community, and survival, eventually earning its place as the official State Vehicle of Texas.
That spirit lives on through Glenn, his son Doug, and a small but passionate group of modern-day cowboys who refuse to let this tradition fade away. From hand-carved spokes to time-worn anvils and old cowboy tunes first recorded nearly a century ago, this story is about more than wagons—it’s about preserving a way of life.
This is a Texas Country Reporter story about craftsmanship, music, and the quiet determination it takes to keep history from rusting away in the yard.
If you love Texas history, cowboy culture, and the stories of people keeping our past alive, you’re in the right place. Saddle up and travel with us.
Glenn Moreland
Fort Davis, Texas
instagram.com/texcowboyoutfitters
Tik Tok ► vm.tiktok.com/ZMR7EpeVw
Facebook ► facebook.com/TexasCountryReporter
Instagram ► instagram.com/texascountryreporter
Texas Country Reporter
#chuckwagon #cowboycooking
Episode #: 1939
Original air date: 10-26-2025
