Casey is in his specially modified RV and ready to leave Missouri on Monday. He's following the route of the first transcontinental stagecoaches of the Butterfield Overland Mail Co. On September 16, 1858, the first coach set out for San Francisco.
On September 16, 2008, Casey sets out to rediscover the experience.
During his re-created trip, Casey, along with his dogs Charlie and Eddie, will stop along the way about as often as the original stagecoaches did. We'll post his written and video blog reports here.
Basically, Wells Fargo is re-tracing its original cross-country stagecoaching route for your enjoyment. In the heyday of staging, over 100 years ago, Wells Fargo had its best people aboard. That's a tradition we maintain right now — with Casey Gill "up" on the RV.
Casey's on the road!
Just like 'Jack The Dog' got to ride the stagecoach, so do Charlie & Eddie! Please post pic's of the pooches so that we can see what they look like enjoying this historic ride west. Good luck on your adventure!
Hello charles!
So today is monday the 15th and I was looking forward to checking out the site to see what casey's day has been like but I have not seen any info. Is there going to be video and pics and blogs posted every day or every few days? just wondering because Im excited to see the origanl butterfield trail route