Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

One day while in Baker City, we all went to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. It was very humbling to learn more about what the journey was like. Did you know that for every 80 yards on the Oregon Trail, someone died? As a mother, I can really appreciate all the heartache that the mothers on the trail must have felt...not to mention all the work of keeping your family fed and cared for. Many of the women walked to lighten the load in the covered wagon. I am truly amazed to think that they walked for a month from Baker City, OR to the end of the Oregon trail in Oregon City. We have the luxury of driving on paved roads. Even though it is about a five hour drive, I can't complain when I compare the two modes of transportation.



The kids were very interested to see the Oregon Trail exhibit. They especially liked the animals. Zander was a little confused because he kept asking "Did those animals used to be real? Why?"

There were all kinds of artifacts, but I was most impressed with this papoose used by Native Americans. The bead work alone is just amazing...what new mom has time to bead a baby carrier? I don't think I would trade in my Baby Bjorn though!