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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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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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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 Oct 3rd The Trail Center will be open 5 days a week, Wednesday thru Sunday, from 9:00am-5:00pm. We will resume 7 day operations in the Spring.

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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