"Some historians of the Pony Express attribute [Russell's] action to patriotism, writing that he considered war inevitable and feared that California would swing to the cause of the South unless…
"Last section of the trip. The ride out of South Lake Tahoe to cross the last bit of the Sierra mountains is an ass kicker. If you're wanting to get gnarly…
"Here is a longer video showing the paved alternative from Austin, NV to Middlegate, NV. After days of nothing but gravel, tough two-track, some hike-a-bike sections, and dusty roads, booking it…
"Before heading out to ride the Salt Lake City to Sacramento section of the Pony Express route I wanted to verify the single track option leading into Salt Lake City. Unfortunately,…
"The stretch from Salt Lake City to Austin, Nevada covers roughly 400 miles. Salt Lake City is your last resupply for food unless you take the 60 miles round trip…
"Glenrock has been a vital part of Wyoming history for some time now. This short video [PBS video from Wyoming PBS, embedded in post] helps to explain its significance. As an…
"Register cliff is within sight distance of Centre Star station. The family that lived there carved a cave into the cliff and used it for cold storage during the summer…
"The Midway Pony Express Station is still standing. Restored and covered with a serious awning, this station is tucked back behind some grain silos. It's an easy one to miss and…
"Here is a map of the section in Wyoming that I wasn't able to scout myself. I'd love to have the route go through the Burnt Ranch station, but it…
"[Due to] concern over riots and strong Southern sympathies in St. Joseph as well as with the new ownership and management, Atchison became the eastern terminus of the Pony Express.…
"On July 1 [1861], Placerville became the western terminus for the Pony Express."
"In July [1860], the railroad was completed to Folsom, California. It then became the western terminus for the mail & Pony Express. Mail could be taken by train [to or…
"On June 16 [1860], Congress passed a bill authorizing bids to establish a telegraph to be completed no later than July 1, 1862. It also provided for the end of…
"Billy Campbell commented about another item provided, 'Each rider at the outset was given a horn to blow as he approached the station. This was to warn the station keeper…
Over the years historians and writers have provided different figures for the number of Pony Express stations. While that may be troubling, arriving at a particular calculation is very difficult.…