Beginning in 1876, stagecoaches following the 300-mile Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage Road carried passengers from Cheyenne to the gold fields in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The rich cargo on the coaches became regular targets for thieves and highwaymen. In defense, custom-made stagecoaches were lined with lead and their treasure boxes were bolted to the floor. Men were paid to sit alongside the driver with a shotgun for protection (hence the term “ride shotgun”).
Stories of daring robberies and even more daring escapes on the route are now legend in the West, making this one of the most colorful of all Western historic trails.
Between Yellowstone National Park and its trio of big lakes and Grand Teton National Park with its four main lakes and the Snake River, Northwestern Wyoming will satisfy those who travel with paddles in their luggage. read more
The National Scenic Byways (NSB) Program was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Under the program, the U.S. Secretary of read more
