Back to Show
Wild Nevada
Episode 811: Arriving by Pony Express
Season 8
Episode 11
This time, host Chris Orr follows the historic Pony Express route from the California state line to the Utah border, uncovering the history and legend of its riders along the way. She even gets the chance to saddle up with re-enactors who help keep the tradition alive.
Support Provided By
26:42
Starts with the views of Red Rock Canyon before heading south along The Old Spanish Trail.
26:42
Enjoying Goldfield history, International Car Forest, the Mizpah Hotel and blacksmithing.
26:42
Trip begins in Gerlach and includes a visit to Planet X, Massacre Rim and the dark skies.
26:42
Family activities include a dog run, senior-friendly walk, kid-pleasing bike ride and more
26:42
From Ely to McGill, Cherry Creek and Egan Canyon, then an OHV adventure and disc golf.
26:42
Echo Canyon and Spring Valley State Parks, as well as historic buildings in Picohe, NV.
26:46
Visit River Fork Ranch, Bently Heritage Distillery and Walker River State Recreation Area.
26:46
Featuring a ride on the Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway and a look back at moments from Season 4.
26:46
Exploring in the Winnemucca area and then outside Paradise Valley to Hinkey Summit.
26:46
Visit Wendover Airfield before traveling to a hot spring and then west to Lamoille Canyon.
26:46
Visiting the Nevada Northern Railroad Museum, Cave Lake State Park and a real bat cave.
26:46
The Austin ATV tour of Gold Venture Loop, Middlegate, Hidden Cave and Buckland Station.