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Difficulties of the Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was little more than wagon ruts, and presented the first western travelers with many difficulties and challenges as they journeyed to their new homes.
narcissa whitman oregon trail • narcissa whitman journal • oregon trail disease • hardship oregon trail death • james glover reminiscences
The Oregon Trail was little more than wagon ruts, and presented the first western travelers with many difficulties and challenges as they journeyed to their new homes.
narcissa whitman oregon trail • narcissa whitman journal • oregon trail disease • hardship oregon trail death • james glover reminiscences
Facebook Oregon Trail Application
Facebook rolls out the latest version of the Oregon Trail game, complete with many of the original options and added features. Become a Wagon Leader at Facebook today!
oregon trail game • facebook networking • online gaming • how to play oregon trail • facebook applications
Facebook rolls out the latest version of the Oregon Trail game, complete with many of the original options and added features. Become a Wagon Leader at Facebook today!
oregon trail game • facebook networking • online gaming • how to play oregon trail • facebook applications
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Explains Past
A trip to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, OR, is like taking a trip back in time. Dioramas, film strips and exhibits make history come alive.
oregon trail • national historic oregon trail interpretive center • recreation of oregon trail journey • oregon history • baker city or
A trip to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, OR, is like taking a trip back in time. Dioramas, film strips and exhibits make history come alive.
oregon trail • national historic oregon trail interpretive center • recreation of oregon trail journey • oregon history • baker city or
American Historical Fiction Books for Kids
A fictional Oregon trail pioneer and Dust Bowl folk hero star in these historical fiction books that take different looks at American history events.
american historical fiction • historical fiction books • american history events • historical events • tall tale
A fictional Oregon trail pioneer and Dust Bowl folk hero star in these historical fiction books that take different looks at American history events.
american historical fiction • historical fiction books • american history events • historical events • tall tale
Black Harris and the Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail which is justifiably famous as the route that thousands of pioneers travelled from Missouri to the Oregon Territory in search of a new life. In the years from 1830 to about 1850, Moses "Black" Harris became one of the most renowed of the trail guides for the wagon trains.
caring for the soul • caring • soul • black • black history
The Oregon Trail which is justifiably famous as the route that thousands of pioneers travelled from Missouri to the Oregon Territory in search of a new life. In the years from 1830 to about 1850, Moses "Black" Harris became one of the most renowed of the trail guides for the wagon trains.
caring for the soul • caring • soul • black • black history
Historic Trails in Sweetwater County, WY
Visitors and families to the Historic Trails outside of Farson, Wyoming learn about the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express Trails and points of interest.
visit oregon trail • wyoming historic trails • sweetwater county trails • blm auto tour route wyoming • walk oregon trail
Visitors and families to the Historic Trails outside of Farson, Wyoming learn about the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express Trails and points of interest.
visit oregon trail • wyoming historic trails • sweetwater county trails • blm auto tour route wyoming • walk oregon trail
Independence Rock, The Register of the Desert
Independence Rock was a landmark to travellers on the old Oregon Trail. They knew they were a third of the way to Oregon.
independence rock • wyoming • sweetwater river • oregon trail • pioneers
Independence Rock was a landmark to travellers on the old Oregon Trail. They knew they were a third of the way to Oregon.
independence rock • wyoming • sweetwater river • oregon trail • pioneers
Jim Bridger - Mountain Man, Guide, and Explorer
Jim Bridger is credited with establishing the Oregon Trail, being one of the first Caucasians to explore Yellowstone, and for charting the trail to Montana's gold fields.
jim bridger • fort bridger • gold • oregon trail • grenville dodge
Jim Bridger is credited with establishing the Oregon Trail, being one of the first Caucasians to explore Yellowstone, and for charting the trail to Montana's gold fields.
jim bridger • fort bridger • gold • oregon trail • grenville dodge
Landmarks Still Visible Along the Oregon Trail
Although the days of the wagon train have long past, their evidence is still visible today.
oregon trail • oregon-california trails association • national frontier trails museum • wagon trains • swales
Although the days of the wagon train have long past, their evidence is still visible today.
oregon trail • oregon-california trails association • national frontier trails museum • wagon trains • swales
Phoebe and Holden Judson, Pioneers of Washington (Part 1)
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
oregon trail • wagon train • oregon • washington • puget sound
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
oregon trail • wagon train • oregon • washington • puget sound
Phoebe and Holden Judson, Pioneers of Washington (Part 2)
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
phoebe judson • holden judson • oregon trail • pacific northwest • puget sound
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
phoebe judson • holden judson • oregon trail • pacific northwest • puget sound
Pony Express on the Oregon Trail
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Scotts Bluff - Oregon Trail, NB
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
The Sagers Go West, part 7
The wagon train the Sager children are traveling with reaches the Three Island crossing on the treacherous Snake River. After the dangerous crossing the train strikes out across the desert towards Fort Boise.
sager • snake river • fort boise • idaho • oregon trail
The wagon train the Sager children are traveling with reaches the Three Island crossing on the treacherous Snake River. After the dangerous crossing the train strikes out across the desert towards Fort Boise.
sager • snake river • fort boise • idaho • oregon trail
The True End of the Oregon Trail
Rich in pioneer history, Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi, became capital of the Oregon Territory, and offers many unique attractions.
oregon city • oregon trail • oregon travel • john mcloughlin • independence
Rich in pioneer history, Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi, became capital of the Oregon Territory, and offers many unique attractions.
oregon city • oregon trail • oregon travel • john mcloughlin • independence
The Way West: Landmarks
Here are some of the things our granddaddies and grandmothers saw as they made the arduous journey west.
oregon trail • scott's bluff • chimney rock • covered wagon • westward migration
Here are some of the things our granddaddies and grandmothers saw as they made the arduous journey west.
oregon trail • scott's bluff • chimney rock • covered wagon • westward migration
Utter Massacre on the Oregon Trail
In 1860, eight families from the mid-West joined together to follow the Oregon Trail to Oregon. They were attacked by Indians when near their destination.
oregon trail • elijah p. utter • alexis van ornum • fort hall • snake river
In 1860, eight families from the mid-West joined together to follow the Oregon Trail to Oregon. They were attacked by Indians when near their destination.
oregon trail • elijah p. utter • alexis van ornum • fort hall • snake river
RV in Scotts Bluff, SW Nebraska
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Forts of the West, An Introduction
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
America’s Westward Expansion
It began in the early 1840s, in a time when the east was filled with people and the west, with land. America's westward expansion was said to be our destiny. Was it?
america's westward expansion • westward expansion • manifest destiny • oregon trail • oregon territory
It began in the early 1840s, in a time when the east was filled with people and the west, with land. America's westward expansion was said to be our destiny. Was it?
america's westward expansion • westward expansion • manifest destiny • oregon trail • oregon territory
Borst Park in Centralia - From Blockade to Beautiful
Borst Park in Centralia is home to remnants of a military supply camp during the Indian Wars. It has other surprises in store.
centralia • indian wars • borst • oregon trail • borst house
Borst Park in Centralia is home to remnants of a military supply camp during the Indian Wars. It has other surprises in store.
centralia • indian wars • borst • oregon trail • borst house
Elijah Elliot's Lost Wagon Train
Elijah Elliot promised a wagon train of 1,000 men and women that his route to Oregon would save them time and energy. He actually had never seen the route.
oregon trail • lost wagon train • elijah elliot • 1000 pioneers • willamette valley
Elijah Elliot promised a wagon train of 1,000 men and women that his route to Oregon would save them time and energy. He actually had never seen the route.
oregon trail • lost wagon train • elijah elliot • 1000 pioneers • willamette valley
Indians and the Gold Rush
Following the discovery of gold in California the Indians experience a full measure of white westward expansion.
california • westward expansion • native americans • american history • oregon
Following the discovery of gold in California the Indians experience a full measure of white westward expansion.
california • westward expansion • native americans • american history • oregon
Singing Wires Defeat Pony Express
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
The Barlow Road
It wasn't long after the first pioneers crossed the continent on the Oregon Trail that it was obvious that shortcuts or bypasses could be needed. Samuel Barlow was one of the first to realize there must be a better way to Oregon City than rafting down the treacherous Columbia River.
samuel barlow • barlow road • the dalles • columbia river • mt. hood
It wasn't long after the first pioneers crossed the continent on the Oregon Trail that it was obvious that shortcuts or bypasses could be needed. Samuel Barlow was one of the first to realize there must be a better way to Oregon City than rafting down the treacherous Columbia River.
samuel barlow • barlow road • the dalles • columbia river • mt. hood
The Pony Express Idea
William H. Russell decides to start a Pony Express mail and telegram service.
pony express • william h. russell • oregon trail • california trail • sacramento
William H. Russell decides to start a Pony Express mail and telegram service.
pony express • william h. russell • oregon trail • california trail • sacramento
The Sagers Go West, part 6
The Sager family continues westward but Mrs. Sager dies and is buried along the trail. The large wagon is reduced to a two-wheeled cart, leaving many precious items behind, in order to make it over the terrible Blue Mountains in Oregon Country.
naomi sager • henry sager • doctor whitman • oregon country • blue mountains
The Sager family continues westward but Mrs. Sager dies and is buried along the trail. The large wagon is reduced to a two-wheeled cart, leaving many precious items behind, in order to make it over the terrible Blue Mountains in Oregon Country.
naomi sager • henry sager • doctor whitman • oregon country • blue mountains
The Way West: Departure Points
The bicentennial of the departure of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery is a great excuse for visting a whole host of sites related to westward migration. Here's what there is to see in Missouri, and a little bit of Illinois as well.
lewis and clark • westward migration • st. louis • missouri • oregon trail
The bicentennial of the departure of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery is a great excuse for visting a whole host of sites related to westward migration. Here's what there is to see in Missouri, and a little bit of Illinois as well.
lewis and clark • westward migration • st. louis • missouri • oregon trail
The Whitman Massacre
In the early 19th century, the missionaries were the first white men to settle in the Pacific Northwest. They came to Christianize the Indians. The mission set up by Dr. Marcus Whitman, was one of the first. Unfortunately, an Indian uprising ended its short life.
marcus whitman • narcissa whitman • cayuse • peu-peu-mox-mox • walla walla
In the early 19th century, the missionaries were the first white men to settle in the Pacific Northwest. They came to Christianize the Indians. The mission set up by Dr. Marcus Whitman, was one of the first. Unfortunately, an Indian uprising ended its short life.
marcus whitman • narcissa whitman • cayuse • peu-peu-mox-mox • walla walla
Two George Washingtons
Washington State has two African-Americans in history who share the name of the First President of the United States, George Washington.
jerri brooker • george washington • george washington bush • washington • washington history
Washington State has two African-Americans in history who share the name of the First President of the United States, George Washington.
jerri brooker • george washington • george washington bush • washington • washington history
Abigail Scott Duniway (Part 1)
Abigail Scott Duniway was one of the leading women who fought for women's rights in the Pacific Northwest, especially the right to vote. She also fought for the rights for women to enter a contract and for women to have equal rights in a divorce. She also fought for the abolition of slavery. She had six children of her own, but never stopped fighting for human rights.
abigail scott duniway • benjamin c. duniway • oregon trail • oregon • oregon donation land act
Abigail Scott Duniway was one of the leading women who fought for women's rights in the Pacific Northwest, especially the right to vote. She also fought for the rights for women to enter a contract and for women to have equal rights in a divorce. She also fought for the abolition of slavery. She had six children of her own, but never stopped fighting for human rights.
abigail scott duniway • benjamin c. duniway • oregon trail • oregon • oregon donation land act
Abigail Scott Duniway (Part 2)
Abigail Scott Duniway was one of the leading women who fought for women's rights in the Pacific Northwest, especially the right to vote. She also fought for the rights for women to enter a contract and for women to have equal rights in a divorce. She also fought for the abolition of slavery. She had six children of her own, but never stopped fighting for human rights.
abigail scott duniway • benjamin c. duniway • oregon trail • oregon • oregon donation land act
Abigail Scott Duniway was one of the leading women who fought for women's rights in the Pacific Northwest, especially the right to vote. She also fought for the rights for women to enter a contract and for women to have equal rights in a divorce. She also fought for the abolition of slavery. She had six children of her own, but never stopped fighting for human rights.
abigail scott duniway • benjamin c. duniway • oregon trail • oregon • oregon donation land act
Daniel Boone Goes to Kentucky
In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.
daniel boone • kentucky • giving birth along the trail • oregon trail • missionaries narcissa whitman and eliza spalding
In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.
daniel boone • kentucky • giving birth along the trail • oregon trail • missionaries narcissa whitman and eliza spalding
Early American Epic Scale Western Movies
These three epics represent a significant shift in the making of Western movies. They brought the genre into the realm of the spectacular.
the covered wagon • the iron horse • the big trail • american epic western movies • epic western movies
These three epics represent a significant shift in the making of Western movies. They brought the genre into the realm of the spectacular.
the covered wagon • the iron horse • the big trail • american epic western movies • epic western movies
Pony Express and William Russell
The Pony Express idea is presented to William Russell. He knows it is his chance to defeat Mr. Butterfield and his stage line.
pony express • butterfield stage line • william russell • russell majors and waddell • oregon trail
The Pony Express idea is presented to William Russell. He knows it is his chance to defeat Mr. Butterfield and his stage line.
pony express • butterfield stage line • william russell • russell majors and waddell • oregon trail
Tenino is More Than a Sleepy Little Town
Tenino, Washington has an interesting history and lots of points of interest not visible to folks driving through.
tenino • quarry • railroad • art • city park
Tenino, Washington has an interesting history and lots of points of interest not visible to folks driving through.
tenino • quarry • railroad • art • city park
The Bozeman Trail
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
john bozeman • bozeman • montana • fort hall • jim bridger
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
john bozeman • bozeman • montana • fort hall • jim bridger
The Cow or the Buffalo
Traffic along the westward trails increase. Buffalo killed to subdue the Indians. Towns established in the west.
the cow or the buffalo • west not big enough for both • traffic on the western trails • fort laramie wyoming • oregon trail
Traffic along the westward trails increase. Buffalo killed to subdue the Indians. Towns established in the west.
the cow or the buffalo • west not big enough for both • traffic on the western trails • fort laramie wyoming • oregon trail
The Gold Rushes
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
Visit Historic Pocatello Idaho
From skiing to taking a dip in hot spring pools to learning about Idaho potatoes and exploring the Craters of the Moon, Idaho's Pocatello Area provides year-round fun.
idaho potato country history • fort hall oregon trail pioneers • lava hot springs pools • pocatello zoo rocky mountain animals • idaho dinosaur fossils
From skiing to taking a dip in hot spring pools to learning about Idaho potatoes and exploring the Craters of the Moon, Idaho's Pocatello Area provides year-round fun.
idaho potato country history • fort hall oregon trail pioneers • lava hot springs pools • pocatello zoo rocky mountain animals • idaho dinosaur fossils
Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, part 10.
The Whitmans and Spaldings leave rendezvous in the company of Mr. John McLeod of Hudson’s Bay Company to travel to their final destination. They cross the difficult Blue Mountains into Oregon Country.
whitman • spalding • rendezvous • blue mountains • columbia
The Whitmans and Spaldings leave rendezvous in the company of Mr. John McLeod of Hudson’s Bay Company to travel to their final destination. They cross the difficult Blue Mountains into Oregon Country.
whitman • spalding • rendezvous • blue mountains • columbia
They Headed West
America's Westward Expansion is triggered by Lewis and Clark and continued by mountain men, missionaries, and explorers. Gold is discovered in California.
america’s westward expansion • lewis and clark • zebulon pike • california gold rush • exploring the pacific northwest
America's Westward Expansion is triggered by Lewis and Clark and continued by mountain men, missionaries, and explorers. Gold is discovered in California.
america’s westward expansion • lewis and clark • zebulon pike • california gold rush • exploring the pacific northwest
Fur Trapping/Trading - Historically and Today
Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.
fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.
fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
The Sagers Go West, part 8
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Alfred Jacob Miller Biography
With his skillful use of light and remarkably detailed portraits, Alfred Jacob Miller built a solid reputation as an artist in early 1800s Baltimore.
alfred jacob miller • the trappers bride • old west • american artist • american history
With his skillful use of light and remarkably detailed portraits, Alfred Jacob Miller built a solid reputation as an artist in early 1800s Baltimore.
alfred jacob miller • the trappers bride • old west • american artist • american history
Crazy Horse Battles Fetterman
The Sioux, lead by Crazy Horse and other leaders, annihilates the command of Capt. William Fetterman.
history • sioux • army • fetterman • crazy horse
The Sioux, lead by Crazy Horse and other leaders, annihilates the command of Capt. William Fetterman.
history • sioux • army • fetterman • crazy horse
Favorite Food Museums-Part 1
We all love food so why not a Food Museum to honor that love.
hershey museum • chocolate world • cocoa bean • chocolate • milton s. hershey
We all love food so why not a Food Museum to honor that love.
hershey museum • chocolate world • cocoa bean • chocolate • milton s. hershey
Find New Running Routes
Branch out from the ordinary running routine, map a new route, and discover fresh scenery and challenges.
running routes • running trails • walking path • hiking route • hill routine
Branch out from the ordinary running routine, map a new route, and discover fresh scenery and challenges.
running routes • running trails • walking path • hiking route • hill routine
Important Women in Idaho History
Idaho is about a lot more than their potatoes. Check out some of the women who helped shape this frontier.
important women in idaho history • idaho women making a difference • idaho important women • idaho women's history • idaho women
Idaho is about a lot more than their potatoes. Check out some of the women who helped shape this frontier.
important women in idaho history • idaho women making a difference • idaho important women • idaho women's history • idaho women
Lincoln's Words by Pony Express
March 4, 1861, Lincoln took the oath of office as President of the United States. The Pony Express carried Lincoln’s words, spoken in the east, to be read in the west.
pony express • president abraham lincoln • carson city • sacramento • sierra nevada mountains
March 4, 1861, Lincoln took the oath of office as President of the United States. The Pony Express carried Lincoln’s words, spoken in the east, to be read in the west.
pony express • president abraham lincoln • carson city • sacramento • sierra nevada mountains
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