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Pony Express Gallops into Jefferson County
The Pony Express only ran for a single year before telegraph lines and transcontinental railroads made it obsolete, but the ideals it represents—the rugged American spirit and the pioneering fortitude that tamed the Wild West—have ingrained it into American culture. From April 1860 until October of 1861, the Pony Express route brought letters from St. … Continued
Pony Express re-ride to honor Nebraska sesquicentennial
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) – The annual revival of the Pony Express has been chosen as the official event to celebrate Nebraska’s 150th birthday. The Scottsbluff Star-Herald (http://bit.ly/2qTuZQo ) reports that more than 700 horse-riders began the mail service trip in Missouri Monday and will travel nearly 2,000 miles via the Pony Express National Historic Trail … Continued
WATCH: The Pony Express rides again
Coverage of the start of the 2017 Re-Ride at the Patee house Watch Video…
Pony Express re-ride highlights city’s Old West roots
It was two women who took off from the Patee House Museum on horseback yesterday for the annual Pony Express Reride. Riders Penny Orrick and Kristin King saddled up and took off in front of a crowd of about 60 people for the first leg of the 157-year anniversary of the Pony Express. This was … Continued
Annual re-ride brings Pony Express history back to life in 2,000 mile journey
The Pony Express re-ride starts Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Patee House in St. Joseph to begin the 10-day adventure to deliver mail to Sacramento, California. Each year, the re-ride follows the original trail as close as possible using surrounding roads. This year 600 riders will take turns to transport the mail over … Continued
Mormon Station celebrates Pony Express re-ride
While the Pony Express rider isn’t expected in Genoa until mid-afternoon on Flag Day, Mormon Station State Park will celebrate the annual re-ride three days earlier. A free program featuring a park ranger talking about the history of the Pony Express is 3 p.m. June 11. Read More …
Visitors Relive the 19th Century at Rock Creek Trail Days
Watch Video … FAIRBURY – It was a blast to the past for many on Saturday, as the Rock Creek Station hosted Rock Creek Trail Days. “We live the 1860s on the Oregon California Pony Express Trail.” The events at Rock Creek Trail Days included a Buffalo Stew Cookout, Pony Express Run and more. … Continued
The 157th Pony Express Re-ride begins Monday
Departure is scheduled for 3 p.m. from St. Joseph, Missouri. Over a thousand letters will be traveling in a leather mochila on horseback from Missouri to California Every year the re-ride follows the original trail as close as possible using surrounding roads. This year 600 riders will take turns to transport the mail over one … Continued
History re-created in Carson Valley
Here is a heads-up from local gadabout Vicki Hargrove about an event you won’t want to miss. Step back in time and witness part of the Pony Express Re-ride. This year’s re-ride starts June 5 in St. Joseph, Mo. and ends June 15 in Sacramento, Calif. The pony should be coming through our area on … Continued
How HAM radio operators are your friends
A recent radio conversation between two HAMs raised a disturbing issue that surprised both of them. The conversation involved the NTS (National Traffic Service) that uses amateur radio operators throughout the United States to relay information during large-scale emergencies, such as earthquakes. Read More …