Snow in Mitchell Pass
Replica wagons on the Oregon Trail stand in the snow in Mitchell Pass.
Visitors read wayside exhibits at Split Rock, Wyoming
Two people stand in front of three exhibits while looking at a large rock buttress landmark called Split Rock, with sagebrush in the foreground.
Volunteers hike at Devil's Ladder on the California National Historic ...
Five volunteers hike at Devil's Ladder on the California National Historic Trail. Devil's Ladder is on the Carson Route in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Oregon-California Trails Association volunteers are he... More
Snake River Canyon
View of the deep gorge along the Snake River at Cauldron Linn in south central Idaho.
Farewell Bend - free images of reptiles
After weeks of following the Snake River from Fort Hall, emigrant wagon trains of the 1840s-1860s bid farewell to it as they continued northwest toward the Columbia River.
Alcove Springs, Kansas
Exhibits at Alcove Spring, help historic trail visitors to learn about one of the most popular camping areas used by Oregon Trail emigrants in the 1840s - 1850s.
Carthage Jail - National parks scenic trails
Rioters broke into the jailhouse where Mormon faith founder, Joseph Smith and his brother were being held and killed the prophet.
Blue Mountain Crossing
The cool shade of the conifers at the top of the Blue Mountains was a welcome releif for emigrant wagon trains after climbing for miles in sweltering heat from the valley floor.
Laurel Hill - National parks scenic trails
To avoid the perilous, cold rapids of the Columbia River, emigrant wagon trains of the 1840s-1860s sometimes chose to take the land route around Mt. Hood. Descending Laurel Hill required locking the wagon wheel... More
Courthouse & Jail Rocks
Early maps and guidebooks directed emigrant wagon trains to look for landmarks such as Courthouse and Jail Rocks on the Oregon, California, & Mormon Pioneer trails in western Nebraska.
Barlow Road - National parks scenic trails
After many families died in the cold rapids of the Columbia River, emigrants sought an alternative route to reach their destination in the Oregon Territory. Barlow road followed the southern banks of the Columb... More
Big Mountain - National parks scenic trails
The Mormon Pioneer Trail climbs from Mormon Flat up to Big Mountain Pass, following the path blazed by the Donner Party and followed by the Mormon pioneers.
Columbia River - National parks scenic trails
The river route of the Oregon Trail often proved to be a deadly choice for emigrants. The cold, swift currents of the river were difficult to navigate on a raft and many lost family members enroute to their destination.
Mexican Hill - National parks scenic trails
These deep ruts through solid rock were cut by emigrant wagon trains descending from the plateau to the river bottom on the North Platte River.
Guernsey Wagon Ruts
Thousands of iron-clad, emigrant wagon wheels have cut deep ruts into solid rock near Guernsey, Wyoming.
Louis Vieux Cemetery
Louis Vieux and his family operated a ferry on the Vermillion River. He and his family are buried near their home on the Vermillion.
Fort Bridger - National parks scenic trails
Old Fort Bridger, established by mountain man Jim Bridger, sold emigrant travelers supplies to continue their journey west. It was one of the last western outposts to make wagon repairs or buy supplies.
Devil's Gate - National parks scenic trails
Devil's Gate, WY, is a narrow rock cleft of about 370 feet deep carved by the Sweetwater River, which still flows through. Emigrants passed by this rock feature is awe.
Gardner Junction Park, near Kansas City, Kansas
Dedicated in 2008, the park is located near the junction where the Oregon and California trails split from the Santa Fe Trail. This one-acre park features prairie flora that traders and emigrants would have enc... More
Missouri Breaks Vista Montana
View near Claggett Hill overlook Missouri Breaks, Montana
Storm clouds over the Niobrara/ Missouri River confluence
Storm clouds over the Niobrara/ Missouri River confluence
Pronghorn near Fort Peck Montana
Pronghorn in Fort Peck, Montana
Wildflowers blooming near Missouri River
Wildflowers blooming by Missouri River in Montana
Camp River Dubois Marker Hartford Illinois
Camp River Dubois Lewis and Clark marker
Overlook at Indian Cave State Park Nebraska
Boardwalk trail at Indian Cave State Park, Nebraska
aquatic plants at Giant Springs
Close view of aquatic plants and cascading water at Giant Springs State Park, Montana
American White Pelican Flying at Black Eagle Falls Montana
American white pelican sitting in the water near Black Eagle Falls, Montana
Canada geese and goslings
Canada geese pair with goslings
American White Pelican at Black Eagle Falls Montana
American white pelican sitting in the water near Black Eagle Falls, Montana
Wildflower blooming at Lemhi Pass Montana
Wildflowers blooming at Lemhi Pass
View of Giant Springs Montana
View of Giant Springs State Park Montana
Rainbow Falls Overlook Montana
View of Rainbow Falls from Overlook
Gates of the Mountains by boat
Gates of the Mountains canyon view from boat
Juvenile Bald Eagle perched
Juvenile bald eagle perched in tree snag.
Osprey Perched, National Parks Birds Images
Osprey perched in a tree
Double-crested cormorant flying
Double-crested cormorant flying
Elevation marker Lemhi Pass Montana 2018
Elevation marker at Lemhi Pass Montana
Meriwether Picnic Area sign
Meriwether Picnic Area sign in Helena National Forest
Sunset on Missouri Headwaters State Park Montana
Sunset over Missouri River headwaters
Mallard duck in flight
male mallard in flight
Two double-crested cormorant flying
two double-crested cormorant flying
Petroglyphs near Missouri River
Red petroglpyhs on white cliffs along Missouri River in Montana.
Wildflowers blooming at Lemhi Pass Montana
Wildflowers blooming at Lemhi Pass
Angler on Missouri River
Angler fishing the Missouri River at Giant Springs State Park, MT
Osprey in nest at Fort Peck Lake Montana
Osprey siting in nest with mountain background
Historic landmark sign at Lemhi Pass Montana 2018
Lemhi Pass National Historic Landmark Sign
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Sign on the Road near Knife Ri...
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Sign on the road near Knife River Indian Villages, North Dakota
Missouri River source spring at Lemhi Pass Montana
Missouri River source spring
Western bluebird on fence at Lemhi Pass Montana
Blue bird on fence post at Lemhi Pass, Montana
William Clark Signature Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, Yankton, South...
William Clark signature
Cyclist along riverfront at Missouri Headwaters State Park Montana 201...
cyclist along riverfront
Gates of the Mountains shoreline
Shoreline of Gates of the Mountains, Montana
Gates of the Mountains Cliffs from the water
Cliffs of Gates of the Mountains, Montana, viewed from a boat
Nebraska State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Kentucky State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of York Statue in Louisville, Kentucky, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Pennsylvania State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Point State Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Ohio State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Marietta Historic District, Ohio, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Kansas State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Lewis and Clark Park at Kaw Point, Kansas, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Montana State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of White Cliffs National Monument, Montana, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
North Dakota State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Earthlodge village, North Dakota, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
South Dakota State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Spirit Mound, South Dakota, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Illinois State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Camp River Dubois, Illinois, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Washington State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Cape Disappointment, Washington, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Idaho State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Lemhi Pass, Idaho, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Oregon State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Cannon Beach, Oregon, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Indiana State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Falls of the Ohio, Indiana, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Iowa State Poster Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
WPA style poster of Sergeant Floyd, Iowa, along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
