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Going West Links Oregon Trail History Library Free educational resources for teachers and students studying the Oregon Trail and the history of the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon-Trail This web site is based on the award-winning documentary film from PBS. Read about the history of the trail and see the historic sites located along the trail. Oregon Trail History History of the old west including information on overland trails, stage routes, railroads, mining & geology, native americans and other historical figures. The Oregon & California Trails A detailed description of Oregon Trail, with maps and graphics. Discovering Lewis and Clark Interactive workshop providing an overview of the journey of Lewis and Clark, including journal excerpts. Lewis and Clark | PBS Companion site to the Ken Burns film, 'Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery.' National Geographic: Lewis and Clark Get our best information & features about the Lewis & Clark expedition across America--journal entries, maps, historical photos, drawings, and more. Zebulon Pike Who was Zebulon Pike? Most Americans could, with reason, ask that question. Archiving Early America The publication of Daniel Boone's "Adventures" in 1784. Daniel Boone's Adventures is presented here for the first time on the Internet. Sacagewea Sacagewea departed with her husband and baby for an exciting adventure. John C. Fremont An examination of Fremont's expeditionary routes and new discoveries of historic campsites. Select Kids: Looking for information for school reports? National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center The history and map of the Oregon Trail.  Select FAQs for information about oxen, wagons, and pioneer supplies.  Wyoming Tales and Trails A photographic journey of the Oregon Trail in Wyoming told through photographs.  Describes Independence Rock and other stone landmarks on which pioneers wrote their names. What Supplies Do We Need? Consider what supplies a pioneer could take on a westward journey by wagon.  All supplies are described here:  draft animals, animals, clothing, trapping/hunting gear, food, general supplies, medicine, tools, and wagon parts. Pioneers How the pioneers traveled to the frontier to begin new lives – their supplies, medicines, wagons, dangers and music.  Gold Rush!  California’s Untold Stories The California gold rush and the artwork showing that time. The Wild West Lyrics to three songs of the Gold Rush, “Clementine”, “Old Susanna!” and “Old Settler’s Song.”  Mountain Men Links Links to almost a hundred mountain men biography websites organized alphabetically from John David Albert to Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth. Daniel BooneThe Berks County Pennsylvania Historical Society gives biographical information about Boone and pictures of his family’s homestead. Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson Learn about this trapper, scout and soldier. Fort Laramie National Historic Site Presents three artist sketches of the fort from 1834-1889 with a short description.

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