Highway 50 travels along the Pony Express Trail, the passport app from the Pony Express Country will lead you close to the many Historical sites along the route.

Step into 1860s Nevada through the eyes of Ronnie Campbell in our three-book series. As the author Ron Bell, I have placed myself in the shoes of Ronnie Campbell, I placed myself in the Ruby Mountains in 1858 at fourteen years old. Lost my mother the first winter and my father was killed the next spring by the Indians, what do I do now? I had found the gold we were looking for the same day I lost my father to an Indian raid, this series of books tell the story of true cowboy code.

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Historic Fort Churchill

This backdrop of Fort Churchill and Buckland Station are both on the Carson River south of Silver Springs, this is a must stop when traveling on highway 50 either east or west. Buckland Station was the crossing location of the Carson River it serviced both California and Oregon Trails, in the 1860 time period.

Ron Bell and Dandy, Dandy is a major character in the Ronnie Campbell three book series.

Three Book, Ronnie Campbell three book series:

Stories from 1860s Nevada, Pony Express era.

Book One

Ronnie Campbell’s first ride through Nevada.

Book Two

Challenges faced during the harsh winter months.

Book Three

The final journey and legacy of Ronnie Campbell.

Ron Bell, author and Son, riding hard

Historic location, Fort Churchill, Carson River.

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