Vast rugged prairies, adventurous Wild West towns, and the palpable
spirit of the pioneers: Experience legend come to life with Moon Oregon
Trail Road Trip.
- Choose Your Route: Drive the entire 20-day road trip from
Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City (at a mild, moderate, or
strenuous pace!) or take shorter getaways along sections of the trail
in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Idaho, including worthwhile detours
- Drive Through History: See the Guernsey Ruts left from wagons
almost 200 years ago, read pioneer names carved into Register Rock,
and learn about 10,000 years of oral Umatilla history. Practice
loading a real wagon, down a mug of sarsaparilla in a recreated Old
West town, and take a relaxing soak in the same hot springs as the
pioneers
- Discover Diverse Historic Perspectives: Delve into the rich
cultures and histories of the Native American tribes who have called
these lands home for over 10,000 years. Venture through an underground
city created and inhabited by Chinese pioneers. Learn the stories,
struggles, and triumphs of free and enslaved black emigrants on the
trail. Discover what life was really like for women making the journey
west
- Adventure Along the Trail: Tube through the whitewater of Platte
River, explore limestone caves, and kayak across clear blue lakes
- Maps and Driving Tools: Easy-to-use maps and full-color photos
throughout keep you oriented on and off the highway as you follow the
approximate route of the original Oregon Trail, along with
site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions
- Expert Insight: Oregon local and history buff Katrina Emery shares
thorough background on the realities of the trail and recommendations
for seniors, families with kids, and more
With Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip's flexible itineraries and
practical tips, you're ready to take an adventure through history.
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Trip.
