Oregon Trail

Oregon Trail

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Travel in the footsteps of early pioneers who migrated West along the Oregon Trail. It was one of the most dangerous routes where pioneers encountered natural barriers and Native Americans. These sites have become major attractions along the route as you see stunning natural landscapes and formations that serve as route markers.

Oregon Trail
Independence

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Independence

One of Missouri’s largest cities with historical sites

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< 1 mi • 2 min

National Frontier Trails Museum

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National Frontier Trails Museum

Museum dedicated to early pioneers on the Oregon Trail

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National Frontier Trails Museum

350 mi • 5 h 31 min

Fort Kearney State Historical Park

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Fort Kearney State Historical Park

Legendary fort used to protect pioneers from Native Americans

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184 mi • 2 h 35 min

Oregon Trail Trading Post

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Oregon Trail Trading Post

Campground with dining, shopping, and more

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Oregon Trail Trading Post

71 mi • 1 h 11 min

Chimney Rock National Historic Site

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Chimney Rock National Historic Site

Unique rock formation to mark the Oregon Trail

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Chimney Rock National Historic Site

22 mi • 26 min

Scotts Bluff National Monument

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Scotts Bluff National Monument

Bluff monument with beautiful scenery

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56 mi • 1 h 1 min

Fort Laramie Historic Site

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Fort Laramie Historic Site

Protective fort preserved to showcase life at the fort

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15 mi • 17 min

Guernsey State Park

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Guernsey State Park

Park with historical wagon tracks left by early pioneers

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114 mi • 1 h 34 min

Fort Caspar Museum

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Fort Caspar Museum

Tour a historical fort and museum exhibits

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Fort Caspar Museum

7 mi • 15 min

Independence Rock State Historic Site

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Independence Rock State Historic Site

Natural landmark used as historical route marker

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210 mi • 3 h 28 min

Devils Gate

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Devils Gate

Scenic views from mountain gap

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Devils Gate

228 mi • 3 h 50 min

South Pass City

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South Pass City

Ghost town of former mining town

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167 mi • 2 h 49 min

Grand Teton National Park

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Grand Teton National Park

Scenic park with views of Teton Mountain Range

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Grand Teton National Park

23 mi • 34 min

Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

First national park established in the world

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260 mi • 4 h 32 min

Fort Bridger

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Fort Bridger

Museum dedicated to historic routes and trails

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Fort Bridger

239 mi • 3 h 38 min

Massacre Rocks State Park

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Massacre Rocks State Park

Historical park home to Register Rock

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Massacre Rocks State Park

196 mi • 2 h 41 min

Oregon Trail Reserve

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Oregon Trail Reserve

Vast parkland with hiking trails

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140 mi • 2 h 7 min

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

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National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Recreated scenes from the early pioneer journey to the west

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299 mi • 4 h 30 min

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Park along the Columbia River for recreation

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16 mi • 22 min

Oregon City

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Oregon City

Final refuge along route now used as a visitor center

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