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“learn about old California travelers”
Congressional legislation established the California Trail Interpretive Center "...to facilitate the interpretation of the history of development and use of trails in settling the western portion of the United States..." Visitors have the opportunity to experience multimedia exhibits, life size dioramas, and video productions. They can hike trails, attend interpretive programs, and speak with staff. From this experience visitors will gain an understanding of what is one the most formative events in American history - Westward Expansion.
I visited the Center a few years ago and even today I remember how wonderful this place is. (At the time I was whining about how long the drive was but we were definitely not sorry we went.) The... Read more
Awesome find! This place was recommended by a local friend and it really is a place that you can drive by without realizing that there is a FREE museum that takes about the California Trail. When... Read more
This is a one of a kind stop on I80 Westbound just outside of Elko. It is a "hands on" type of educational center that focuses on the migration west from St. Louis, MO to California. Outside... Read more
California Trail Interpretive Center
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- Sun - Sat: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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