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

History & Events

Discover the fascinating history and events that shaped the story of the California Trail. Learn how the trail impacted Native Americans, emigrants, westward expansion, and the establishment of new states.
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Pioneer Christmas

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Transcontinental Railroad

The Transcontinental Railroad

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Fur Trade

The Fur Trade – Establishing The Trail

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California Trail Days 2020

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First Transcontinental Telegraph

First Transcontinental Telegraph

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History Of The Covered Wagon

History of the Covered Wagon

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California Gold Rush

California Gold Rush

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Pony Express

Pony Express

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The Mormon Trail

The Mormon Trail

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California Trail Facts

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Bison On Trail

Animals Along The California Trail

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Chimney Rock

Landmarks Along The California Trail

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California Trail Exhibit

Timeline

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Fort Sutter

Forts Along The California Trail

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Along the California Trail

People Along the Trail

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Elko History and Shoshone Basket Making: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces January 2016 Programs

Elko History and Shoshone Basket Making: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces January 2016 Programs

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California Trail Center gold panning

Grandkids Appreciating Our History

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Making History

Discovering and Making History

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The California Trail

The California Trail

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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

The California Trail Interpretive Center is open year round, Thursday thru Monday from 9:00 AM – 4:30 pm.

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

RV & Bus Parking is available.

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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