Dick Mickelson, a long-time member of the Southeast Wyoming Pony Express, rides along Highway 26 some of Wyoming’s first miles of the National Pony Express Re-Ride.

Nearly 500 riders in eight states will carry the mail that left St. Joseph, MO last Tuesday morning and is scheduled to arrive in Sacramento, CA this Friday. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the re-ride and the 149th anniversary of the original Pony Express.