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Story & Craft Fridays: Pony Express
Story & Craft Fridays: Pony Express
Friday 08/04/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
Giddy up and come on down to hear Whatever Happened to the Pony Express? by Verla Kay. Followed by making your very own pony and [...]
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Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Sunday 08/06/2023    
11:00 am-12:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
Join us for archery and atlatl throwing at the Trail Center. The program is outdoors, so please dress accordingly for the weather and make sure [...]
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S'more Than a Meteor Shower
S'more Than a Meteor Shower
Thursday 08/10/2023    
7:30 pm-10:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Evening
  • Special
Celebrate national s'mores day with us under the Perseids meteor shower! In order to ensure that we have enough supplies, please RSVP for this event [...]
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Story & Craft Fridays: Gold
Story & Craft Fridays: Gold
Friday 08/11/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
Gold! Gold from the American River! Join and enjoy a story about pioneers making their journey, to strike gold! After the story participate in a [...]
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Pioneer Ice Cream
Pioneer Ice Cream
Saturday 08/12/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Childrens
  • Family
  • Special
Milk is a complicated mixture of many different molecules including fats, proteins, and water. Freezing will cause milk to separate into its various parts, however, [...]
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Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Sunday 08/13/2023    
11:00 am-12:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
Join us for axe and Knife Throwing throwing at the Trail Center. For safety, this program is limited to ages 8 and up. The program [...]
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Storytime & Craft Fridays: Corn Husk Dolls
Storytime & Craft Fridays: Corn Husk Dolls
Friday 08/18/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
Children’s toys have changed a lot over the years. Corn husk dolls were first made by Native Americans and later adopted by the settlers. Join [...]
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Cool Canyon Evenings in Lamoille: Gold Fever
Cool Canyon Evenings in Lamoille: Gold Fever
Saturday 08/19/2023    
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Evening
  • Special
Join the California Trail Interpretive Center at the Lamoille Canyon Powerhouse Picnic Area for an exploration into the gold rush of 1849 where participants will [...]
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Canceled: Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Canceled: Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
Sunday 08/20/2023    
11:00 am-1:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
This event has been canceled due to rainy conditions. Join us for archery and atlatl throwing at the Trail Center. The program is outdoors, so [...]
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Story & Craft Fridays: The Elephant Quilt
Story & Craft Fridays: The Elephant Quilt
Friday 08/25/2023    
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Childrens
  • Family
Join us in reading The Elephant Quilt by Susan Lowell. This will be followed by an embroidery project! In order to ensure that we have [...]
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Full-ish Moon Walk - Southfork Meadows
Full-ish Moon Walk - Southfork Meadows
Saturday 08/26/2023    
8:00 pm-10:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
  • Evening
  • Hiking
Enjoy an easy, 3 mile round-trip full-moon walk through South Fork Meadows while learning about the emigrant stories of those who traveled through the area. [...]
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Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
Sunday 08/27/2023    
11:00 am-12:00 pm
California Trail Interpretive Center
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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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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Events on Friday 08/04/2023
Story &Amp; Craft Fridays: Pony Express
Story & Craft Fridays: Pony Express
4 Aug 23
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Events on Sunday 08/06/2023
Bows And Throws: Archery And Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
6 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Thursday 08/10/2023
S'More Than A Meteor Shower
S'more Than a Meteor Shower
10 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Friday 08/11/2023
Story &Amp; Craft Fridays: Gold
Story & Craft Fridays: Gold
11 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Saturday 08/12/2023
Pioneer Ice Cream
Pioneer Ice Cream
12 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 08/13/2023
Bows And Throws: Axe And Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
13 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Friday 08/18/2023
Storytime &Amp; Craft Fridays: Corn Husk Dolls
Storytime & Craft Fridays: Corn Husk Dolls
18 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Saturday 08/19/2023
Cool Canyon Evenings In Lamoille: Gold Fever
Cool Canyon Evenings in Lamoille: Gold Fever
19 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 08/20/2023
Canceled: Bows And Throws: Archery And Atlatl
Canceled: Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
20 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Friday 08/25/2023
Story &Amp; Craft Fridays: The Elephant Quilt
Story & Craft Fridays: The Elephant Quilt
25 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Saturday 08/26/2023
Full-Ish Moon Walk - Southfork Meadows
Full-ish Moon Walk - Southfork Meadows
26 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 08/27/2023
Bows And Throws: Axe And Knife Throwing
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
27 Aug 23
Elko
Events on Sunday 09/03/2023
Bows And Throws: Archery And Atlatl
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
3 Sep 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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