The mission of the California Trail Center is to interpret the California Trail experience, its related themes, and provide educational and cultural enrichment to the general public. Through interpretation the Trail Center will contribute to the appreciation and preservation of historic and cultural sites and, by forging strong community partnerships, and enhance sustainable tourism in the region.
Rivers along the California Trail
At the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada, we love bringing this historical landmark to life for you with […]
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Temporary Exhibit: “Nevada Wild”
Photo above: Twin Fawns by Mark Hayward. The California Trail Center is presenting a temporary exhibit, “Nevada Wild: An Exhibition […]
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Bidwell-Bartleson Party
Learn about the emigrant party who started it all, the Bidwell-Bartleson party, at the California Trail Interpretive Center. As the […]
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History of the Covered Wagon
Wagon trains were the home and community of westward-bound emigrants, and you can see the types of wagons they traveled […]
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California Gold Rush
Few periods of U.S. history evoke a sense of adventure and excitement like the California Gold Rush, and you can […]
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Pony Express
The Pony Express is a fascinating part of the history of the American West, and you can learn more about […]
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The Mormon Trail
Learn about the Mormon Trail at the California Trail Interpretive Center. This journey for the Mormon immigrants began in 1846 […]
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Scotts Bluff
At the California Trail Interpretive Center you can learn about Scotts Bluff, one of the most famous California Trail landmarks […]
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The Ruby Mountains
The Ruby Mountains are an important historical and national conservation area approximately 30 miles east of the California Trail Interpretive […]
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Temporary Exhibit: EIDOS
The California Trail Interpretive Center presents a temporary exhibit, “EIDOS: Contemplating the Pioneer Experience,” by San Francisco Artist Ann Belden. […]
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Fort Bridger
Fort Bridger is just one of the many stops pioneers made on their westward journey, and you can learn about […]
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Sutter’s Fort
Learn about the importance of Sutter’s Fort in the establishment of the west coast of the United States when you […]
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Washoe Indian Tribe
No visit to the California Trail Interpretive Center would be complete without learning about the Washoe Indian tribe. This nomadic […]
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California Trail Facts
If you’ve never visited us at the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, you might be asking yourself, “What is […]
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Numa Indians (Northern Paiute)
Visit our Numa Indian exhibit at the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada to learn more about this semi-nomadic […]
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Fort Laramie
Visit the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada, and feel the excitement of the thousands of travelers passing through […]
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Western Shoshone
Join us at the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada, and learn the ancient ways of the Western Shoshone. […]
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Chimney Rock
Chimney rock was one of the most prevalent landmarks along the California Trail. Hundreds of thousands of people used this […]
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Animals Along The California Trail
The California Trail was a trail that spanned over 2000 miles for immigrants as they moved westward for gold or […]
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Landmarks Along The California Trail
In addition to the great interactive exhibits we have at the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada, many of […]
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