Visitors read wayside exhibits at Split Rock, Wyoming
Two people stand in front of three exhibits while looking at a large rock buttress landmark called Split Rock, with sagebrush in the foreground.
Snow in Mitchell Pass - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Replica wagons on the Oregon Trail stand in the snow in Mitchell Pass.
Volunteers hike at Devil's Ladder on the California National Historic ...
Five volunteers hike at Devil's Ladder on the California National Historic Trail. Devil's Ladder is on the Carson Route in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Oregon-California Trails Association volunteers are he... More
Mexican Hill - National parks scenic trails
These deep ruts through solid rock were cut by emigrant wagon trains descending from the plateau to the river bottom on the North Platte River.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
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Snake River Canyon - National Parks Gallery
View of the deep gorge along the Snake River at Cauldron Linn in south central Idaho.
Hitchcock Nature Center - National Parks Gallery
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Big Mountain - National parks scenic trails
The Mormon Pioneer Trail climbs from Mormon Flat up to Big Mountain Pass, following the path blazed by the Donner Party and followed by the Mormon pioneers.
Montana Historical Society - National Parks Gallery
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Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
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Big Hole National Battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
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Van Meter State Park-Missouri's American Indian Cultural Center
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Fort Bridger - National parks scenic trails
Old Fort Bridger, established by mountain man Jim Bridger, sold emigrant travelers supplies to continue their journey west. It was one of the last western outposts to make wagon repairs or buy supplies.
Guernsey Wagon Ruts - National Parks Gallery
Thousands of iron-clad, emigrant wagon wheels have cut deep ruts into solid rock near Guernsey, Wyoming.
Louis Vieux Cemetery - National Parks Gallery
Louis Vieux and his family operated a ferry on the Vermillion River. He and his family are buried near their home on the Vermillion.
Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum
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Weippe Discovey Center - National Parks Gallery
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Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center
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Devil's Gate - National parks scenic trails
Devil's Gate, WY, is a narrow rock cleft of about 370 feet deep carved by the Sweetwater River, which still flows through. Emigrants passed by this rock feature is awe.
Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Visitor Center
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Tourist Attraction - The People's Center
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Remington Nature Center - National Parks Gallery
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Alcove Springs, Kansas - National Parks Gallery
Exhibits at Alcove Spring, help historic trail visitors to learn about one of the most popular camping areas used by Oregon Trail emigrants in the 1840s - 1850s.
Farewell Bend - free images of reptiles
After weeks of following the Snake River from Fort Hall, emigrant wagon trains of the 1840s-1860s bid farewell to it as they continued northwest toward the Columbia River.
Knappton Cove Heritage Center - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
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Laurel Hill - National parks scenic trails
To avoid the perilous, cold rapids of the Columbia River, emigrant wagon trains of the 1840s-1860s sometimes chose to take the land route around Mt. Hood. Descending Laurel Hill required locking the wagon wheel... More
Blue Mountain Crossing - National Parks Gallery
The cool shade of the conifers at the top of the Blue Mountains was a welcome releif for emigrant wagon trains after climbing for miles in sweltering heat from the valley floor.
Courthouse & Jail Rocks - National Parks Gallery
Early maps and guidebooks directed emigrant wagon trains to look for landmarks such as Courthouse and Jail Rocks on the Oregon, California, & Mormon Pioneer trails in western Nebraska.
Carthage Jail - National parks scenic trails
Rioters broke into the jailhouse where Mormon faith founder, Joseph Smith and his brother were being held and killed the prophet.
Barlow Road - National parks scenic trails
After many families died in the cold rapids of the Columbia River, emigrants sought an alternative route to reach their destination in the Oregon Territory. Barlow road followed the southern banks of the Columb... More
Seaside Historical Society Museum
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Yellowstone Gateway Museum - National Parks Gallery
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Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at Gavin's Point
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Fort Walla Walla Museum - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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Columbia River - National parks scenic trails
The river route of the Oregon Trail often proved to be a deadly choice for emigrants. The cold, swift currents of the river were difficult to navigate on a raft and many lost family members enroute to their destination.
Lolo Pass Visitor Center - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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Clark County Historical Society & Museum
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First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum
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Tourist Attraction - Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
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Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
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Tourist Attraction - Western Historic Trails Center
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Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Gardner Junction Park, near Kansas City, Kansas
Dedicated in 2008, the park is located near the junction where the Oregon and California trails split from the Santa Fe Trail. This one-acre park features prairie flora that traders and emigrants would have enc... More
Two double-crested cormorant flying
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Angler on Missouri River - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Angler fishing the Missouri River at Giant Springs State Park, MT
Wildflowers blooming at Lemhi Pass Montana
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Tourist Attraction - Petroglyphs near Missouri River
Red petroglpyhs on white cliffs along Missouri River in Montana.
Storm clouds over the Niobrara/ Missouri River confluence
Storm clouds over the Niobrara/ Missouri River confluence
Wildflowers blooming near Missouri River
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Missouri Breaks Vista Montana - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
View near Claggett Hill overlook Missouri Breaks, Montana
Pronghorn near Fort Peck Montana
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Double-crested cormorant flying
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Elevation marker Lemhi Pass Montana 2018
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Meriwether Picnic Area sign - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
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Osprey in nest at Fort Peck Lake Montana
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Historic landmark sign at Lemhi Pass Montana 2018
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William Clark Signature Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, Yankton, South...
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Gates of the Mountains shoreline
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Western bluebird on fence at Lemhi Pass Montana
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Cyclist along riverfront at Missouri Headwaters State Park Montana 201...
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Gates of the Mountains Cliffs from the water
Cliffs of Gates of the Mountains, Montana, viewed from a boat
Overlook at Indian Cave State Park Nebraska
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American White Pelican Flying at Black Eagle Falls Montana
American white pelican sitting in the water near Black Eagle Falls, Montana
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Camp River Dubois Marker Hartford Illinois
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aquatic plants at Giant Springs
Close view of aquatic plants and cascading water at Giant Springs State Park, Montana
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Wildflower blooming at Lemhi Pass Montana
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American White Pelican at Black Eagle Falls Montana
American white pelican sitting in the water near Black Eagle Falls, Montana
Gates of the Mountains by boat - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
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Osprey Perched, National Parks Birds Images
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Juvenile Bald Eagle perched - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
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Tourist Attraction - Rainbow Falls Overlook Montana
View of Rainbow Falls from Overlook
Sunset on Missouri Headwaters State Park Montana
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Mallard duck in flight - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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Missouri River source spring at Lemhi Pass Montana
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Sign on the Road near Knife Ri...
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Sign on the road near Knife River Indian Villages, North Dakota
Idaho State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Lemhi Pass, Idaho, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Washington State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Cape Disappointment, Washington, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Kentucky State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of York Statue in Louisville, Kentucky, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Nebraska State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Kansas State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Lewis and Clark Park at Kaw Point, Kansas, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
The Dalles Lock and Dam - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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North Dakota State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Earthlodge village, North Dakota, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Montana State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of White Cliffs National Monument, Montana, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Iowa State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Sergeant Floyd, Iowa, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
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Indiana State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
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Ohio State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Marietta Historic District, Ohio, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Pennsylvania State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Point State Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Illinois State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Camp River Dubois, Illinois, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
South Dakota State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Spirit Mound, South Dakota, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Oregon State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Cannon Beach, Oregon, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Harrison County Historical Village & Welcome Center
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Fort Cascades National Historic Site
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