UTAH NEWS ARCHIVE
Pony Express Re-Ride Brings a Piece of History Back to Life
Eagle Mountain exchange by Utah Riders, Click here for TV Report
The Pony Express returns to Utah, riders carry 1,000 letters to Wyoming
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — From 1860 to 1861, young men ran across the United States on horseback carrying a simple leather mochila full of letters addressed to faraway homes and people from the West to the East. As they raced across various terrain Read More…
2022
Remembering the Pony Express and Salt Lake’s role in its history
SALT LAKE CITY — Cindy Toone glanced over as a light-rail train car buzzed through Main Street in front of her Friday, quickly comparing it to a revolutionary idea from over 150 years ago. “It could be said that the Pony Express was the first rapid transit, the first fast mail line across the continent,” … Continued
2021
Utah Sign Project Story in the Fall 2021 Pathways Across America
Pathways Across America is the only national publication devoted to the news and issues of America’s national scenic and historic trails. Read about the Utah Sign Project HERE, on page 8
The Pony Express rides again
Mike Luers, the man in charge of treating the Snyderville Basin’s wastewater, found himself alone in the west Utah desert at 3 a.m. last week, sitting on a horse and waiting to pick up the mail. Continue Reading….
Riders leave SLC for Pony Express re-ride
Riders are returning to the Pony Express Trail, carrying commemorative letters from the Sacramento River to the Missouri River. Read More….
Local Riders Discuss on Radio the Pony Express Re-Ride in Utah
Mike Luers and Greg Dupratt talk about their Pony Express reenactment ride later this month. Go Here to Listen…….
2019
Picturing history: Big Mountain to Little Mountain on the Pioneer Trail
At 7,400 feet of elevation, it was one of the highest points on the California, Pony Express and Mormon Pioneer National Historic trails. It was often simply referred to as “the summit.” Read More …
The loneliest road in America
Our stay in Provo, Utah, at the lake was very relaxing; we enjoy being among the Mormon people, as they are very friendly and outgoing. While in Provo, a phone call led to a wonderful afternoon meeting with a glass of wine, sociable conversation, and a renewed friendship with Orem residents Dr. Lou Jensen and … Continued