Overview
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.
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You can visit many sites of the Pony Express National Historic Trail over the 1,800-mile historic route that crosses 8 states.
Weather Notes
Due to the length of the Pony Express National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
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N/AToday
51°F
32 to 38 mph WSW
Thu
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20 to 29 mph W
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50°F
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2 to 10 mph S
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45°F
12 mph E
Mon
49°F
3 to 9 mph W
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55°F
2 to 8 mph W
