The oregon trail

The Oregon Trail, one of the key migration routes to the American West, spanned over 2,170 miles.

The Oregon Trail is one of the best-known and best-loved video games of all time. Over 10 years, the game sold over 65 million copies, and in 2016, it was inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Due to the game's limitations, however, it leaves a great deal out. Read on to discover three Oregon Trail facts you didn't learn while playing the video game.

In the year 1836, the first wagon train set off from Independence, Missouri, heading west. That wagon train followed the Oregon Trail, a route laid down by fur trappers and traders just 20 years before. This was the first wagon train to set off on the 2,170-mile route. And it…

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Walking in the Oregon Trail ruts provides a unique perspective. Discussion of Oregon Trail experiences and historic information.

A Woman's Perspective of Life on the Oregon Trail - True West Magazine

Imagine embarking on a journey spanning 2,000 grueling miles, filled with treacherous river crossings, food rationing, relentless weather, and the constant threat of disease. Welcome to the life of a pioneer on the Oregon Trail!

Load up your wagon! It's time to hit the Oregon Trail. Here's how to play the original Oregon Trail game online for free.

For a modern trip along the Oregon Trail you won't need a covered wagon full of supplies. If you want something akin to the original experience, however, consider a road trip that includes camping under the stars.