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  • Home
  • Plan A Visit
    • The Center
    • Directions & Hours
    • In & Around Elko
    • Group Visits
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Upcoming Events List
    • California Trail Days
    • Program Gallery
  • News
  • Education
    • History & Events
    • Landmarks & Geology
    • People & Culture
    • For Teachers
    • For Kids
    • Mobile App
    • Digital Library
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Resource Links
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Support The Center
    • Job Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Videos
  • Shop

Education

Don’t just visit the California Trail Center in Elko, Nevada. Learn all about the culture through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and more. Immerse yourself in a trail experience that tells you the story of those who made this journey for a better life.
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Oregon Trail Vs California Trail

Oregon Trail vs California Trail

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What Is A Wickiup

What Is A Wickiup?

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Soda Springs

Soda Springs

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South Pass

South Pass

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Kit Carson Trail

Kit Carson Trail

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Old Photograph Of Chief Washakie

Chief Washakie Of The Shoshone

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Things You Didn'T Know About Kit Carson

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Kit Carson

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Homestead Act California Trail

The Homestead Act Of 1862

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What Did The Pioneers Wear?

What Did The Pioneers Wear?

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Indian Hawthorn

Useful Plants Along The California Trail

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Hardships Endured By Emigrants On The California Trail

Hardships Endured By Emigrants On The California Trail

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Frontier Medical Bag

Frontier Doctors: Medicine Along The California Trail

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The Mad River, Humboldt County, California, At Sunrise

Humboldt Sink

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The Mexican-American War

The Mexican-American War

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Program Gallery

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Pioneering Fun

Pioneering Fun on a Road Trip Stop

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Teachers Featured

For Teachers

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Notebook

Classroom Activities

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Educator Resource Guide

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For Kids

For Kids

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Cel Mockup Wagon

Mobile App

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Bob Pearson Digital Catalog

Bob Pearce Memorial Digital Library Catalog

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Frequently Asked Questions

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California Trail Journals

Resource Links

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Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Sunday 09/03/2023    
11:00 am-12:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
Join us for archery and atlatl throwing at the Trail Center. This program is limited to ages 8 and up. The program is outdoors, so [...]
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Pioneer Dessert Party
Pioneer Dessert Party
Saturday 09/09/2023    
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Powerhouse Picnic Area (Lamoille Canyon)
  • Evening
  • Special
Join California Trail Center Staff at the Powerhouse Picnic area in Lamoille at 6 p.m. for a Dutch Oven and Handcracked Ice cream dessert party. [...]
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Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Sunday 09/10/2023    
11:00 am-12:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
Join us for axe and Knife Throwing throwing at the Trail Center. This program is limited to ages 8 and up. The program is outdoors, [...]
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Blissful Yoga and Hike
Blissful Yoga and Hike
Saturday 09/16/2023    
10:00 am-11:30 am
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Hiking
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Join us for a mid-morning yoga & hike at the trail center. If you would like to join us, please be sure to bring water, [...]
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Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Sunday 09/17/2023    
11:00 am-12:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
Join us for archery and atlatl throwing at the Trail Center. This program is limited to ages 8 and up. The program is outdoors, so [...]
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Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Sunday 09/24/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
Join us for axe and Knife Throwing throwing at the Trail Center. For safety, this program is limited to ages 7 and up. The program [...]
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Saturday 09/30/2023    
6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Northeastern Nevada Museum
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The California Trail Interpretive Center and Southern Nevada Conservancy are proud to bring The Wild and Scenic Film Festival to Elko. Join us FOR FREE* [...]
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Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Sunday 10/01/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Special
Join us for an afternoon of archery and atlatl throwing at the Trail Center. The program is outdoors, so please dress accordingly for the weather [...]
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Events on Sunday 09/03/2023
Bows And Throws: Archery And Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
3 Sep 23
Elko
Events on Saturday 09/09/2023
Pioneer Dessert Party
Pioneer Dessert Party
9 Sep 23
Lamoille
Events on Sunday 09/10/2023
Bows And Throws: Axe And Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
10 Sep 23
Elko
Events on Saturday 09/16/2023
Blissful Yoga And Hike
Blissful Yoga and Hike
16 Sep 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 09/17/2023
Bows And Throws: Archery And Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
17 Sep 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 09/24/2023
Bows And Throws: Axe And Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
24 Sep 23
Elko
Events on Saturday 09/30/2023
Wild &Amp; Scenic Film Festival
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
30 Sep 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 10/01/2023
Bows And Throws: Archery And Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
1 Oct 23
Elko
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Who We Are

Southern Nevada Conservancy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV, works cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management through a formal agreement to provide education, informational, and other public services that will add to visitors understanding and enjoyment of the California Trail Interpretive Center. These programs include California Trail Interpretive Center programs, interpretive programming, volunteer management, retail operations, social media outreach, and this website.

Our Mission

Visit the California Trail
  • California Trail Facts
  • Educator Resource Guide
  • Exhibits
  • Group Visits
  • Hike the Trails
Operating Hours

Beginning May 1st The Trail Center will be open 7 days a week, from 8:30am-5:00pm.

The center is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

RV & Bus Parking is available. There is currently no fee to visit our site.

Get In Touch

California Trail Interpretive Center
1 Interpretive Center Way
Hunter Exit 292
Elko, Nevada 89801

General Information
Phone: (775) 738-1849

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