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California National Historic TrailScotts Bluff in western Nebraska. Most emigrants view this as they trekked westward.
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California National Historic Trail
Our Partners






 

These are but a few -

of the many museums, interpretive centers, private land owners, associations, and local, state, and federal agencies that work with the National Park Service to accomplish its mission:

 - to provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the significance of the California National Historic Trail, and

 - to help our efforts for protecting and preserving not only the trail resources, but the historic view shed and landscapes of the trail as well.

Gates of the Bear River, WY. Photo courtesy of The Wagner Perspective.  

Did You Know?
Rivers played an important role in establishing the 1840s - 1860s Emigrant Road to Oregon and California. In general, the route left the Missouri River to follow the Platte, then the Sweetwater to the Bear, the Snake and then either North to the Columbia or South to the Humboldt.
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Last Updated: September 21, 2009 at 12:07 EST