The Black Rock Desert in Northern Nevada encompasses dramatic mountain ranges, lava beds, hot springs, and other wilderness areas, spanning 300,000 acres through three different counties. Through this wild, rugged landscape you`ll find the `Pony Express,` a fascinating part of American history established as a high-speed link between the two coasts. The route chosen for the Pony Express ran along much of the route of the California trail.
Venture through the historic Pony Express Route with this holiday package!. Explore this alternative route that, starts in Missouri State, visiting Kansas City. Then, continue through Nebraska, spending nice moments in Omaha, Grand Island (city in central Nebraska, with diverse nature centers for trails, a butterfly garden and blinds for viewing migrating sand hill cranes along the Platte River) and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock. Continue to Wyoming with a stay in Casper. In Utah, visit; Salt Lake City; to continue towards Black Rock Desert and Reno in Nevada State. Finish this adventure in Sacramento (the capital of California, is known for its evolving contemporary culture, rich history and golden rush past). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
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Venture through the fantastic California Trail passing through the main states and cities. Visit in Missouri, Kansas City. Then, continue to Nebraska, discovering Omaha, Grand Island and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock (important wildlife habitat and the natural areas in the North Platte River Basin). After that, enjoy Wyoming, with stays in Casper and Jackson. Then, continue to Idaho, spending nice moments in Twin Falls. Continue to your next destinations, in Nevada; Black Rock Desert, and Reno (-the biggest little city in the world-, is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation, Harrah's Entertainment). Finally, drive to The Golden State and enjoy Sacramento (the capital of California, is known for its evolving contemporary culture, rich history and golden rush past). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Kansas City– Omaha: 2 hr 45 min approx.
Omaha– Grand Island: 2 hrs 15 min approx.
Grand Island– Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock: 4hrs 52 mins approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock– Casper: 2 hr 44 mins approx.
Casper- Jackson: 4 hr. 39 mins. approx.
Jackson- Twin Falls: 4 hrs 10 mins. approx.
Twin Falls– Black Rock Desert: 6 hr 41 mins approx.
Black Rock Desert - Reno: 3 hr. 8 mins. approx.
Reno - Sacramento: 2 hrs 18 mins. approx
Discover the historic Pony Express Route (U.S. mail delivery by continuous horse-and-rider relays between Missouri and California States) with this holiday package!. Explore this alternative route that, starts in
Missouri State, visiting Kansas City. Then, continue through Nebraska, spending nice moments in Lincoln and North Platte (from Buffalo Bill, railroad wonders to the veterans memorial’s glory, the place offers attractions, activities, and events for all the visit). Continue to Wyoming with stays in these two cities full of railroad history, like; Cheyenne (the world's largest outdoor rodeo, and railroad capital) and Point of Rocks (stage Station Historic Site). In Utah, visit; Salt Lake City; to continue towards Black Rock Desert and Reno in Nevada. Finish this adventure in Sacramento (the capital of California, known for its evolving contemporary culture, rich history and golden rush past). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Kansas City, MO - Lincoln, NE: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Lincoln, NE - North Platte, NE: 3 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
North Platte, NE - Cheyenne, WY: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Cheyenne, WY - Point of Rocks, WY: 3 hrs. 25 mins. approx.
Point of Rocks, WY - Salt Lake City, UT: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Salt Lake City, UT - Black Rock Desert, NV: 7 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
Black Rock Desert, NV - Reno, NV: 3 hrs. 55 mins. approx.
Reno, NV- Sacramento, CA: 2 hrs. 25 mins. approx.