Description
In 1857, businessman and transportation entrepreneur John Butterfield was awarded a contract to establish an overland mail route between the eastern United States and growing populations in the Far West. What became known as the Butterfield Overland Trail made an arcing sweep across the southern rim of the country. Stagecoaches left twice a week carrying passengers, freight, and mail.
Need to Know
Due to the length of the trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you’ll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you’d like to visit: weather.gov
