Stories

Guernsey, Wyoming, is situated along the North Platte River and the “Great Platte River Road”, a significant historic route followed by travelers on the Oregon, California, Pony Express, and Mormon Pioneer national historic trails. The small town is located along US 26, about 100 miles north of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and 66 miles west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Learn more about this area's rich history!

As the riders make their way from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California, there are scheduled exchanges were the riders will hand off the mochila and a new rider will continue the delivery. The ride takes place 24 hours a day so some of these happen in the middle of the night! Though the schedule is subject to change, here are the some of the places that you can watch an exchange or see the riders ride by (during daylight hours!)

The Pony Express traversed over 2,000 miles and had 197 stations during its existence. Some of these stations are still places that can be visited to take a step back in time, while others are either lost to time, or not accessible by the public. You can learn more about the importance of the stations and their tenders, as well as the history of the stations themselves. Read on to also find information about how to plan a visit to the stations that are open to the public.

The Pony Express route went through a number of changes over time, to adjust to ground conditions, seasonal weather or other circumstances. Maximum efficiency was a priority. Not all the stations listed were used all of the time. Stations were added or deleted when necessary. Explore the Nevada station listings, from east to west.

The Pony Express route went through a number of changes over time, to adjust to ground conditions, seasonal weather or other circumstances. Maximum efficiency was a priority. Not all the stations listed were used all of the time. Stations were added or deleted when necessary. Explore the Nebraska station listings, from east to west.

The Pony Express route went through a number of changes over time, to adjust to ground conditions, seasonal weather or other circumstances. Maximum efficiency was a priority. Not all the stations listed were used all of the time. Stations were added or deleted when necessary. Explore the Wyoming station listings, from east to west.

The Pony Express route went through a number of changes over time, to adjust to ground conditions, seasonal weather or other circumstances. Maximum efficiency was a priority. Not all the stations listed were used all of the time. Stations were added or deleted when necessary. Explore the Kansas station listings, from east to west.

The Pony Express route went through a number of changes over time, to adjust to ground conditions, seasonal weather or other circumstances. Maximum efficiency was a priority. Not all the stations listed were used all of the time. Stations were added or deleted when necessary. Explore the Utah station listings, from east to west.

The Pony Express route went through a number of changes over time, to adjust to ground conditions, seasonal weather or other circumstances. Maximum efficiency was a priority. Not all the stations listed were used all of the time. Stations were added or deleted when necessary. Explore the Missouri station listings, from east to west.

The Pony Express route went through a number of changes over time, to adjust to ground conditions, seasonal weather or other circumstances. Maximum efficiency was a priority. Not all the stations listed were used all of the time. Stations were added or deleted when necessary. Explore the Colorado station listings, from east to west.