Discover how the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail helped shape American agriculture, westward expansion, and pioneer settlement during the 19th ...

Chimney Rock towers over its surroundings, standing more than 300 feet above the flatlands of western Nebraska. Visible for miles, it served as a significant landmark for emigrants during the westward ...

You can follow the real Oregon Trail through western Nebraska — and you won’t die of dysentery Historic sites Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff preserve the historic trail’s distinctive landmarks in the ...

After several dozen summers wandering the country in a series of VW vans, in 2010 we embarked on a refresher course in American history by following the route of pioneers on the Oregon Trail and ...

A tour group from the Oregon California Trail Association annual convention waits on the side of the road after their bus breaks down north of Pendleton, Ore. on July 24, 2024. The Oregon Trail may ...

Fossils meet history: Erosion along the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Wight exposes rare prehistoric marine and dinosaur fossils, attracting scientists and tourists alike. Trail retraced: A 2,170‑mile ...

During the summer of 2010, the two of us drove from South Georgia to Rushville, Indiana, for a 50th high school reunion (David’s). Afterward, we headed west to Independence, Missouri, the starting ...

Rock Creek Station was a popular stop for pioneers traveling along Idaho's Snake River. After several dozen summers wandering the country in a series of VW vans, in 2010 we embarked on a refresher ...