Great job goes out to all the officials and volunteers to help put on Friday and Saturday’s Flaming Gorge Days celebration in Green River. One of the highlights of Flaming Gorge Days is the Saturday morning parade. This year’s theme was “Heroes!” Yesterday, the Green River Parks and Recreation Department announced this year’s parade winners…
At 1,966 miles and roughly 186 horses over the course of 10 days, you could have sent a letter all the way from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, back in 1860. This mailing system was known as the Pony Express, a private owned company to deliver mail faster than the alternative at the time…
GOSHEN COUNTY – Thunder echoes across the Wyoming prairie as modern riders recreate history during the National Pony Express Association’s annual reride through Goshen County. Following the same trail carrying mail between Missouri and California from 1860 to 1861, these dedicated equestrians honor the legacy of the original Pony Express riders who braved harsh weather,…
Casper, Wyo. – The Pony Express Association keeps our history alive by riding through the United States carrying mail one again. With a leather mochila, different horses, and plenty of riders, the National Pony Express Association (NPEA) volunteers to keep America’s history alive. Each June, the non-profit historical organization commemorates the Pony Express with a…
The 2025 National Pony Express Association re-ride this year from Sacramento, California, to Saint Joseph, Missouri, galloped across Wyoming on Tuesday, spending much of the afternoon on Oregon Trail Road through ranch country in Natrona County. Riders had to weather a little rain and hail along the way — just like those who rode 165 years ago.…
Pony Express Annual Re-Ride Through Wyoming June 16 @ 8:00 am – June 17 @ 5:00 pm Follow the ride live via GPS tracking at https://npea.getblankspace.com/re-ride/follow-the-ride/. Spectators are welcome at various handoff points and historical landmarks. Read More …
Southwest Wyoming will see horses and riders dashing through the desert on Monday, June 16, as part of the Pony Express Re-Ride. Each year, more than 700 riders simulate the mail delivery route starting in Sacramento, California and ending in St. Joseph, Missouri. It’s been over 160 years since the Pony Express was actively delivering…
Riders arrive today at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, with the annual event concluding June 21 CASPER, Wyoming – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is poised to welcome the 2025 Annual Re-Ride of the Pony Express, with riders expected to arrive there between 7-7:30 p.m. MDT today (June 17). Hosted by the National…
Pony Express Re-ride Hosted by Sweetwater West Fire & Rescue 2025 National Pony Express Re-ride! Join us Monday 16th at 3pm, Granger, WY, at the Water Tower (67granger rd). Come early and enjoy Hamburgers and hot dogs. 76 Granger Rd,, Granger, United States
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will welcome the 2025 Annual Re-Ride of the Pony Express on Tuesday, June 17, with riders expected to arrive at the Trails Center between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the National Pony Express Association, a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and interpreting the Pony Express…
