{"product_id":"moon-oregon-trail-road-trip-historic-sites-small-towns-and-scenic-landscapes-along-the-legendary-westward-route-paperback","title":"Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip: Historic Sites, Small Towns, and Scenic Landscapes Along the Legendary Westward Route - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatrina Emery\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMoon Travel Guides\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVast rugged prairies, adventurous Wild West towns, and the palpable spirit of the pioneers: Experience legend come to life with \u003ci\u003eMoon Oregon Trail Road Trip\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChoose Your Route: \u003c\/b\u003e Drive the entire 20-day road trip from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City (at a mild, moderate, or strenuous pace ) or take shorter getaways along sections of the trail in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Idaho, including worthwhile detours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive Through History: \u003c\/b\u003e See the Guernsey Ruts left from wagons almost 200 years ago, read pioneer names carved into Register Rock, and learn about 10,000 years of oral Umatilla history. Practice loading a real wagon, down a mug of sarsaparilla in a recreated Old West town, and take a relaxing soak in the same hot springs as the pioneers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover Diverse Historic Perspectives: \u003c\/b\u003eDelve into the rich cultures and histories of the Native American tribes who have called these lands home for over 10,000 years. Venture through an underground city created and inhabited by Chinese pioneers. Learn the stories, struggles, and triumphs of free and enslaved black emigrants on the trail. Discover what life was really like for women making the journey west\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdventure Along the Trail: \u003c\/b\u003eTube through the whitewater of Platte River, explore limestone caves, and kayak across clear blue lakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaps and Driving Tools: \u003c\/b\u003eEasy-to-use maps and full-color photos throughout keep you oriented on and off the highway as you follow the approximate route of the original Oregon Trail, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert Insight: \u003c\/b\u003e Oregon local and history buff Katrina Emery shares thorough background on the realities of the trail and recommendations for seniors, families with kids, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eMoon Oregon Trail Road Trip's \u003c\/i\u003eflexible itineraries and practical tips, you're ready to take an adventure through history. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking to explore more of American history? Try \u003ci\u003eMoon Route 66 Road Trip\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving grown up in the Rockies avoiding dysentery in the ubiquitous computer game, the Oregon Trail has always captured \u003cb\u003eKatrina Emery's\u003c\/b\u003e imagination. Not only does she currently live at the end of the eponymous trail in the Promised Land of Oregon, she also spent a few years living in Nebraska, where the rolling fields gave prairie schooners their names. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow living in Oregon for the past 9 years, she's ferried the Columbia River, spied the Pacific Ocean, and enjoyed the fruits of the historic farms that pioneers planted here. She knows where to find original wagon ruts that still exist on dusty roads and etched into stone, and loves digging deeper into history to find even more fascinating tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA history buff and lover of stories with a sense of place, Katrina is also a food enthusiast and passionate writer. She's covered food, farms, travel, and family fun for publications like \u003ci\u003e1859: Oregon's Magazine, Edible Portland, Montavilla Farmers Market, Matador Travel\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStay Wild.\u003c\/i\u003e She is also a regular contributor to the national website Red Tricycle for Portland.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 456\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52977747853679,"sku":"9781640497979","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/0180\/5167\/files\/d0pjREt6WHFjS3ZFVGI3ZHVLYWZOUT09.webp?v=1779342948","url":"https:\/\/foundationsusallc.org\/products\/moon-oregon-trail-road-trip-historic-sites-small-towns-and-scenic-landscapes-along-the-legendary-westward-route-paperback","provider":"Foundations USA LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}