“Wanted: Young skinny, wiry fellows not over 18. Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred.”

In 1860, this ad appeared for one of the most dangerous jobs in American history, the Pony Express trail rider. Today, U.S. Highway 50 (The Loneliest Road in America) roughly parallels the route of the Pony Express trail. Luckily, travelers unwilling to risk death can just take The Loneliest Road challenge by car.

One of the best ways to experience Nevada is to travel the road, which goes from Silver Springs through Fallon and along the towns across Highway 50. Stretching the width of Nevada, it is a fascinating scenic and historic corridor through a land seemingly untouched by man.

The road is full of recreational activities ranging from hiking, climbing, mountain biking, off-roading and horseback riding. One end of the highway leads to Great Basin National Park, one of the lesser-known national parks in America. Here you can hike to see bristlecone pine trees or tour the subterranean Lehman Cave.  

What is the benefit of driving miles and miles of lonely road? Besides seeing beautiful scenery, meeting interesting people, ghost town visits, hours of quality family time you just don't get when you aren't trapped in a vehicle together, travelers can pick up The Loneliest Road survival kits. The kit contains a state road map and passport. Upon road trip completion, you receive a survival certificate signed by the Governor and a bumper sticker announcing that you survived this "uninteresting and empty" road. Though we guarantee this journey is an adventure you don't want to miss.

Visit www.TravelNevada.com for more information on the Loneliest Road in America and the history of the famous Pony Express through Nevada.