Have you have ever thought about throwing all of your possessions into the back of your car and heading out for parts unknown? If so, then you already know the feeling that propelled hundreds of thousands of emigrants westward in the mid-1800s. Click here ...

Panorama Trail Views

These 360 degree views along the Oregon and California Trails are a great way to experience trail landmarks today. Thanks to OCTA member Dr. John Grebenkemper for sharing his panoramic shots. You will need QuickTime to view these files.

• Atop Independence Rock, Wyoming 4 MB
• South Pass at the California Trail marker - Continental Divide,WY 3 MB
• South Pass at the Ezra Meeker marker - Continental Divide, WY 4 MB

Virtual Trail in Wyoming

This website by Mark J. Nielsen, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Idaho, features the portion of the Oregon Trail from Casper, WY to South Pass. Visit IndependenceRock.org

The Cherokee Trail

Click the yellow dots or place names for more information about that site. Thanks to OCTA members Jack and Pat Fletcher for sharing their expertise on the Cherokee Trail.