Growing up I heard the inspirational story of Lemuel Bolz, a 16-year-old relative who crossed four states on horseback in the late 19th century. When the family could afford only five seats on the train, its eldest son journeyed on horse for five months to his new home in Yakima, Washington. Following in his tradition, here are three of 19 National Historic Trails that have made it onto my trail riding bucket list. Pony Express National Historic Trail From April 1860 to October 1861,


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