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North Platte

North Platte

Pony-Express-capitalGothenburg refers to itself as the Pony Express capital of Nebraska, despite, so far as I know, having not even been on the route.
Gothenburg-muralPony Express (presumably) mural in Gothenburg
Hotel-PlatteThe Historic Hotel Platte. I need to research what makes it so.
Sod-houseNot sure how this museum escaped my attention
Lincoln-highwayOne of numerous Lincoln Highway signs along this stretch
Corn-and-SandhillsMiles of corn, hemmed in on the south by the low sand hills of the Platte River Valley
Gilman’s-ranch-StationGilman’s Ranch Pony Express Station marker. It’s a barely visible for the grass, and lies across an irrigation ditch.
Pioneer-farm-awardSmall placard on a mailbox post
Cottonwood-springs-frontFront of the Cottonwood Springs Station monument
Cottonwood-springs-backBack of the Cottonwood Springs Station monument
Hay-balesBales like these lie all over southern Nebraska
Oregon-trail-maxwellOregon trail marker near Maxwell, NE
Unknown-monumentDefaced Pony Express monument. I have no idea what station this was for.
North-Platte-campgroundCampground near North Platte, NE. Note US 80 in the background.

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Scott AlumbaughIn early March 2020, I decided to bikepack the length of the Pony Express Trail in Summer 2021, following the Pony Express Bikepacking Route, a nearly all off-road route created by Jan Bennett. You can learn more here >

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