It is hard to believe that young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to California in the unprecedented time of only 10 days. This relay system along the Pony Express National Historic Trail in eight states was the most direct and practical means of east-west communications before the telegraph.

A National Pony Express Association rider poses at Simpson Springs in Utah.

Simpson Spring NPEA rider, Utah

Devil's Gate was an important landmark on the trail in Wyoming.

Devil's Gate, Wyoming

Visit the historic stables in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Stables at St. Joseph

A monument and plaque about the Pony Express can be found at Fort Laramie in Wyoming.

Fort Laramie NHS monument, Wyoming

A Pony Express rider silhouette can be found at the Schelbourne Station site in Nevada.

Pony Express National Historic Trail

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