Pony Express National Historic Trail

"With our current method of mail transportation slowly shifting toward electronic transfer, it is difficult to imagine a country in which the main source of delivering mail was by horseback. Between April 1860 and October 1861, mail was carried by horseback on an 1800-mile trail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in only 10 days. Today, visitors can follow the footsteps of these postal pioneers on an auto road route. Traces of the original track, such as landmarks, graves, preserved structures, and markets, still exist and can be seen on the Pony Express National Historic Trail." [Travel+Leisure]

National Park

Website: Pony Express National Historic Trail 

Address: 914 Penn St, St Joseph, MO 64503

 

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

"Many know the story of Lewis and Clark but are unaware that the tale involved so much more than these two pioneers. The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, which stretches across the north-central and northwestern part of the country toward the Pacific Ocean, beckons visitors to walk the path of many women and men alike, including servicemen, scientists, and Native Americans. The trail can be followed by car, bicycle, or boat, as many roads parallel the route and are marked accordingly." [Travel+Leisure]

National Park

Website: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Address: County Road 37, Stanton, ND 58571