Stagecoach Journey Schedule (not final)

Dust in the Wind

May 18th- 26, 2024 

Friday, May 17, 2024

Arrival of Stagecoach Crew to Mount Sunflower – campout the next 2 nights onsite 

Saturday, May 18th, 2024

Preparation; On May 17th and 18th, the public is invited to come and visit with the stagecoach crew and view their setup.

Throughout the journey, there will be two campsites. One will be time-period, and available for photographers for capture the historic mood. The other will be modern for those who wish to participate from their campers or tents. Also, singer/songwriter Barry Ward will be holding nightly campfire sings. All musicians welcome to join in!

Sunday, May 19th, 2024

The Journey begins from Mount Sunflower to Goose Creek Station location along the old BOD trail. 

Monday, May 20th, 2024

From Goose Creek to historic Rose Creek Ranch (once owned by Scout William Comstock) – 1015 Road 22, Sharon Springs, KS

There will be stops in Sharon Springs: Public invited!

Sharon Springs Methodist Church Vacation Bible School

Wallace County Schools USD #241 to deliver pen pal letters 

and to the Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities to visit with residents/deliver letters

Parade down Sharon Springs Main Street.

There will be a cookout meal for all attendees at the Rose Creek Ranch.

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

From Rose Creek to Pond Creek Station (from Hwy 40, take Road 26 south approximately 1 mile, then turn west at the flag to campsite.)

There will be a public Chuckwagon Feed (catered by award-winning Doc Jones and family) and pictures taken on location. 

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

Pond Creek to Russell Springs (camp in Porter City Park) public invited

(Crew will be fed, but no public meal) Public is welcome for photos and visiting

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Russell Springs to Smoky Y Ranch/German Family Massacre Site – campout near Ranch Headquarters.

Friday, May 24th, 2024

Smoky Y Ranch to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park photo opportunity

Camp-out spot TBD

Saturday, May 25, 2024

To Monument Rocks – Photo Opportunity

Journey crew trailers up to Fort Wallace Museum to participate in Grand Entry of 70th Fort Wallace Rodeo – Grand Entry 7:00 pm MT

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Fort Wallace Rodeo Grand Entry 6:00 pm MT