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Oregon Trail Historic Four Day Tour

Experience life on the trail by traveling the cultural corridor that is second to none. Starting in the 1840's, the greatest land migration began and brought thousands of families to the New Oregon Territory. Trace their path and discover for yourself why the Oregon Trail was named after Oregon, the "Land of Eden."

Day 1	Four Rivers Cultural Institute This facility interprets the forces and peoples that shaped the land like the Northern Paiutes, Hispanics, Basques, and Japanese. Keeney Pass Several miles of wagon ruts are visible from an interpretive outlook at the pass. Emigrants bid farewell to the Snake River, which had guided them for 320 miles to this point. Vale Your group will hop aboard a horse drawn carriage to view Vale's collection of Oregon Trail murals. Farewell Bend State Park View the wagon ruts at Birch Creek then explore the nearby Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America! National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center This center provides powerful exhibits of life on the trail and living history demonstrations that allow your group to experience life on the Oregon Trail. Walk beside ruts that were carved by the wagons more than 150 years ago. Baker City Board a horse drawn historic trolley and tour turn of the century homes and buildings, many of which have been restored to their original character.
Day 2	Union County Museum Here the story of the pioneers will be retold with actual artifacts. Tamastslikt Cultural Institute The only interpretive center along the Oregon Trail owned by Native Americans. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla share their perspective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and thearrival of emigrants in the West. Pendleton Home to the world famous Pendleton Round-Up, this frontier town's underground tour provides a unique look at its multi faceted history. Tour the Pendleton Woolen Mills for a look at the famous woven blankets if there is time. Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum Your group will be taken back 40 million years to a time when massive geologic forces determined the future of the land. Learn about 10,000 years of Native American life and witness the salmon fishing at Celilo Falls before the waters from the Dalles Dam covered it.
Day 3	Mount Hood Railroad Your group will get to enjoy a train trip through the fruit growing region of Oregon. Have your cameras ready, as photo opportunities abound as the train winds its way up through the apple, pear, peach and cherry orchards, complemented by sweeping vistas of the Cascade peaks. Pioneer Woman's Grave The last resting place of a pioneer woman who died en route so close to the end of the Oregon Trail. Laurel Hill After traveling most of their journey with much difficulty, this proved to be the most challenging part of the trail. Laurel Hill required settlers and immigrants to "pulley" their wagons down the steep hill face. Broken off tree trunks still bear the scars of the tremendous weight put on them, and the "chute" is still visible. Tollgate Campground This is where the immigrants had to "pay the piper" and where Sam Barlow charged his fee for using his road. Timberline Lodge Located at the 6,000 foot level of Mount Hood is this famous Oregon landmark. Some of the handmade details found in the lodge, which was built in the 1930's, are artistic pieces unto themselves. Unobstructed views of the Oregon Cascades make this stop a memorable place for your farewell dinner.
Day 4	End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Located under three fifty foot high covered wagons, your group will experience a living history interpretation of the journey and how the pioneers settled into the new land. John McLoughlin House As the chief factor for the Hudson's Bay Company, McLoughlin, known as the "Father of Oregon," was a welcome sight for the weary pioneers. He was greatly known for his generosity and never turned away anyone in need. His home has been preserved to honor the man.