Falcon Guide Traveling the Oregon Trail

During the 1800s, more than 300,000 Americans migrated westward on the famous Oregon Trail. Winding 2,000 miles from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City, Oregon, this remarkable route led brave pioneers across prairies, mountains, and deserts to the promising lands of the western frontier. Today, more than 150 years after the first emigrants crossed the trail in wagon trains, you can relive their epic adventure with the help of author Julie Fanselow. Written for modern pioneers, this scenic touring guide includes information on: where to go; what to see; what to do along every section of the trail; trail history; present-day attractions; detailed maps and photographs. (6 x 9, 248 pages, color photos, b&w photos, maps)Fanselow, Julie is the author of 'Falcon Guide Traveling the Oregon Trail', published 2001 under ISBN 9781585920808 and ISBN 1585920800.