Emigrant Trail Stories, Tales, and Investigations

 

Enjoy some engaging stories and tales abut emigrant travel on the various California Trails in the 1840’s, 50’s, and 60’s.  Also of interest will be investigative reports on emigrant trail routes and sites. These stories, tales and reports are adapted from those appearing in the various Trails West Series Guidebooks and emigrant diaries.  From time to time, these stories, tales and investigations will be added to with new features.  We hope you enjoy them.

 

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Fourth of July Celebration

 

Emigrant Justice

 

Mosquitoe Misery

 

A Scene Of Death And Desolation On The Black Rock Desert In 1849

 

Fremont And The First Crossing Of Carson Pass

 

Firearm Accidents On The California Trail

 

Woeful Tales Of A Dog’s Life On The Nobles Trail

 

The Emigrants’ Post Office At The Beginning Of The Applegate Trail

 

Where Was Jameson’s Station?