Biography
Charles Goodnight was a legendary Texas rancher who pioneered cattle trails and saved the American bison.
Early Start
Goodnight became a cowboy at 13 and a Texas Ranger at 21.
Challenges Overcome
Goodnight drove cattle 2,000 miles on the Goodnight-Loving Trail through hostile territory.
Key Achievements
- Pioneered Goodnight-Loving Trail
- Founded JA Ranch
- Saved American bison from extinction
- Invented chuck wagon
Why They Inspire Us
Goodnight shows that the frontier spirit built America.
"I wish I could find words to express the trueness, the bravery, the hardihood, the sense of honor, the loyalty to their trust and to each other of the old trail hands."