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[Georgetown Gazette] A moving historical experience — the Pony Express rides again
The word “history” may cause eyes to glaze over as it may bring about memories of boring school classes. However, history is the very pavement that is walked upon, the hiking paths enjoyed by many and the basis of life surrounding the communities lived in. Events of today will be history in 20 years. The … Continued
[Travel & Leisure] The Pony Express Trail Is Nearly 2,000 Miles and Crosses 8 States—Here’s What It’s Like to Drive It in 10 Days
Standing beneath a tangled canopy of highway overpasses at the edge of a muddy bluff, I watched the Missouri River churn below me. Its murky water rolled relentlessly onward, folding into eddies as it wound its way toward the Mississippi. Hundreds of years ago, this treacherous brown ribbon marked the frontier’s edge; it was where … Continued
[KCLY] Pony Express Museum Board Approves Long-Term Transformation Plan
The Pony Express Barn & Museum in Marysville is preparing for a long-term renovation that its Board calls a “transformation plan,” aimed at changing how visitors experience the museum. Mike Miller, a member of the Pony Express Barn & Museum Board, explained that the museum and barn depict Marshall County history as a whole, rather … Continued
[The Riverton Ranger] PBS Pony Express documentary to be featured at film fest
A Wyoming PBS documentary following the re-enactment of a legendary American journey will be featured at this year’s WYO Film Festival in Sheridan. “Before the Wire: The Legacy of the Pony Express,” a 25-minute film produced by BJ Klophaus and Steve McKnight, has been selected for the festival, which runs Oct. 1-4 and celebrates powerful … Continued
[Wyoming Tribune Eagle] Pony Express rides again: New Wyoming PBS documentary selected for WYO Film Festival
RIVERTON – A Wyoming PBS documentary following the reenactment of a legendary American journey will be featured at this year’s WYO Film Festival in Sheridan. “Before the Wire: The Legacy of the Pony Express,” a 25-minute film produced by BJ Klophaus and Steve McKnight, has been selected for the festival, which runs Oct. 1-4 and … Continued
[New Press Now] Pony Express Museum earns No. 3 spot among nation’s top Western museums
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph museum dedicated to telling the story of a legendary chapter in American history has earned national recognition, landing at No. 3 on True West Magazine’s list of the Top 10 Western Museums for 2026. The Pony Express Museum, 914 Penn St., was selected for the honor by True … Continued
[KQ2ABC] Pony Express Museum selected as True West Magazine’s ‘Top 10’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Pony Express Museum announced it was selected as one of True West Magazine’s Top 10 Western Museums for 2026. “We are thrilled to be ranked No. 3 for the first time! The Museum is featured in the September/October issue, which highlights some of the finest Western destinations in the … Continued
[Cowboy State Daily ] Cowboy Rides All 2,000 Miles Of Pony Express, Says Wyoming Weather Overwhelming
Cowboy and journalist Will Grant rode all 2,000 miles of the Pony Express trail on horseback. He said the trip gave him a newfound respect for Wyoming weather. Mosquitoes in Jeffrey City are bad, while South Pass can be freezing cold even in July. Will Grant still has the two horses, Chicken Fry and Badger, … Continued
[Kansas Commerce] Pony Express Historic Byway Designated as Kansas’ 13th Scenic Byway
Kansas Tourism today announced the official designation of the Pony Express Historic Byway, a significant cultural and historic route traversing northern Kansas. This announcement secures the 13th addition to the Kansas Byways Program, further strengthening the state’s network of scenic and historic travel experiences. The Pony Express Historic Byway begins at mile marker 381 on U.S. … Continued
[The Marysville Advocate] Pony Express Museum invites public to see plan
The Pony Express Barn and Museum board of directors has approved a long-term transformation plan aimed at strengthening the museum’s role as a premier historical destination in Marshall County and a gateway to tourism across the region. The board will present the plan to the public at its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. … Continued