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Oregon Trail Stories: True & Inspiring Tales of Prairie Pioneers
Overland pioneer stories are everywhere. There are thousands pooled in the ruts of the Oregon Trail slicing through…
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Daily Life on the Oregon Trail: What it Was Really Like
When was the last time your daily routine included helping an ox with his snot-rag or filtering your…
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16 Iconic Landmarks on the Oregon Trail
The many forts, rocks, springs and other landmarks along the Oregon Trail kept settlers from losing not just…
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Hell on Wheels History: Rowdy Railroad Towns Across the Plains
Building the Transcontinental Railroad was one of America’s biggest triumphs. At its completion, Captain John Currier beamed: “Thus…