The 2016 Annual Pony Express Re-Ride was a success! Volunteer riders, State captains, and volunteer event staff all made the 2016 Annual Re-Ride event possible! This annual event helps keep the spirit and memory of the Pony Express alive. It brings communities together all across the historic trail. Several news stories were posted sharing our annual event. A list of some of the articles are posted below. Many thanks to Larry Carpenter for providing this list.
See the Pony Express in action near Torrington
Wyoming Tribune Eagle, June 17, 2016
Pony Express annual ride leaves Carson City
Nevada Appeal, June 16, 2016
Pony Express Re-Ride to make hand-off in Carson City
KNRV 4 Reno, June 16, 2016
Three local Sacramento TV stations were on-site this morning for the Pony Express Re-Ride kick-off in Old Sacramento. Here are two of their reports:
CBS – Good Day
CBS – Good Day – Part 2
The Pony Express rides again today
The Folsom Telegram, June 15, 2016
Pony Express riders to traverse Churchill County
Nevada Appeal, June 14, 2016
Pony Express due Thursday
The Record-Courier, June 14, 2016
Pony Express to ride again
www.hiawathaworldonline.com, June 10, 2016
Pony Express re-ride will pass through Fort Kearny
www.omaha.com, June 10, 2016
Pony Express rides again near Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Daily Tribune, June 9, 2016
Pony Express re-ride will pass through Fort Kearny
Kearney Hub, June 8, 2016