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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.

Although the days of the wagon train have long past, their evidence is still visible today.

The Prairie Schooner was the first choice for long-distance family travel across the American prairies in the 1800s.

Large groups of covered wagons often traveled together in the American West for protection and mutual support.

The tragic story of the westward-bound Donner Party, also tainted by cannibalism, is a grim chapter in American history. Here is a list of those who died.

For survivors of the tragic1846 westward-bound Donner Party, the cannibalism that made it possible for some to live remains an unfortunate legacy.

The Donner brothers' California-bound wagon train became snow-bound and members faced starvation. Survivors were tainted by having resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.

The Bozeman Trail is created and the military builds forts along it. Red Cloud and Crazy Horse lead attacks against these forts. Immigrants bring in small pox and measles

Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants.

These three epics represent a significant shift in the making of Western movies. They brought the genre into the realm of the spectacular.

Over 40 years worth of television and cinema have created a complex story arc that can intimidate a potential fan. A brief familiarization can assist in understanding.

The Pony Express idea is presented to William Russell. He knows it is his chance to defeat Mr. Butterfield and his stage line.

The model for the Carlisle Indian School was Ft. Marion in St. Augustine, Florida. Here Richard Pratt took the opportunity to try his assimilation experiment.

Despite the many rumors surrounding her life, Calamity Jane's fame will always be connected with Wild Bill Hickok.

In 1846 Brigham Young led the first group of Mormons from Nauvoo, Ill., to present-day Utah.

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.

California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.

The legendary Wild Bill Hickok breathed his last whilst playing poker in the Number Ten Saloon Deadwood.He met his fate at the hand of John (Broken Nose Jack) McCall

On July 24, 1847, settlers first entered the Salt Lake Valley. The day has been commemorated by LDS people worldwide since.

The Searchers was named the number one Western movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Westerns are films set in the American West.

Like Santa Fe, Taos, New Mexico is full of art and history, from Native American pottery to works by the Taos Society of Artists to the home of frontiersman Kit Carson.

Kit Carson served many roles during his lifetime that were vital to the exploration and settlement of the American West.

Bubbly, sour and yeasty smelling sourdough starter. Sound yummy? It will when you discover all the delicious baked goods you can make from this humble sourdough "Mother".

Pretty Silverton is not just a gateway to the Oregon Garden and Silver Falls State park, it 's a great place to stop for a friendly welcome, good food and music.

The legend of Wyatt Earp began in Dodge City, Kansas and became etched in immortality at Tombstone's O.K. Corral.

Carson City's Victorian landmarks , Nevada's premier history museum, a former Indian school and rail museum offer intriguing glimpses into Western U. S. early days.

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.

Over its many incarnations, Star Trek has depicted many religious systems, often critically. There is a perspective than can be discerned, that has evolved over time.

It was June 1777. America desperately needed a victory to save the revolution and bring France into the war. She found her salvation near the town of Saratoga, New York.

A 2009 trend for a family friendly vacation is to visit a key barbecue festival in October in Kansas City Mo, a city which offers many captivating things to do.

Prolific Civil War artist Alfred Waud sketched major battles from First Bull Run in 1861 to General Robert E. Lee's departure from Appomattox Court House in 1865.

Lone Pine is one of the smallest towns in the US - but is one of the most famous movie locations on earth. All the major Hollywood studios produced films here.

Calamity Jane was a professional Indian Scout, marksman, showman, and personal friend of Wild Bill Hickok who broke through the gender barriers of her time.

Sitting Bull was the last of the great War Chiefs to defy the U.S. Government and try to preserve his people's ancestral home and heritage.

The adventures of Kirk, Spock, & McCoy are splendidly rendered in high definition. For Trek fans with a high definition TV and Blu-ray player, this set is a must.

Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.

Refusing to surrender he led his men on an epic 1500 mile flight through the anarchy of a lost war to continue the fight.

America's Westward Expansion is triggered by Lewis and Clark and continued by mountain men, missionaries, and explorers. Gold is discovered in California.

Buffalo Bill was a famous scout, hunter, rights advocate, and a colorful showman who chronicled "The America Wild West" in exhibition and pageant for the world to see.

Amateur internet videos made Maeklong's strange market famous. Taking a little-known train line to the market makes a pleasant day trip from Bangkok.

Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland create movie romance in their last films together -- Dodge City, Elizabeth and Essex, Santa Fe Trail, & They Died with Their Boots On.