All events are guided by our interpretive staff. All Certified Interpretive Guides (CIG) are accredited through the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), in order to provide you with the most enjoyable, educational experience. They are also CPR and First Aid certified. For more information or to register for a program, please call (702) 515-5367.
September 25, 2023-October 1, 2023
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
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* [...]
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
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 [...]
October 2, 2023-October 8, 2023
Ghost Town Painting Party
In celebration of spooky season, join us at the California Trail Center and dive into Nevada's Ghost Towns. Learn their histories and mysteries, and how [...]
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
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 [...]
October 9, 2023-October 15, 2023
Solar Eclipse
The path of the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse happens to pass right through Northern Nevada! This rare and extraordinary event will take place on Saturday, [...]
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Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
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 [...]
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
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 [...]
October 16, 2023-October 22, 2023
Moonrise over the California Trail
The Moon is the brightest and largest object in our night sky. The Moon plays an extraordinary role in life on Earth! Celebrate the Moon [...]
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
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 [...]
October 23, 2023-October 29, 2023
Spirits of Pioneers Halloween Party
Join the California Trail Center Staff in your finest Halloween costumes! Eat spooky snacks, make traditional crafts, and mingle with the spirits of pioneers long [...]
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
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 [...]
October 30, 2023-November 5, 2023
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
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 [...]
November 6, 2023-November 12, 2023
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
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 [...]
November 13, 2023-November 19, 2023
Make Your Own Pioneer Butter
Join us on November 18th at the California Trail Interp Center to learn how to churn butter just like a pioneer! Take your butter home [...]
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
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 [...]
November 20, 2023-November 26, 2023
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
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 [...]
November 27, 2023-December 3, 2023
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
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 [...]
December 4, 2023-December 10, 2023
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
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 [...]
December 11, 2023-December 17, 2023
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
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 [...]
December 18, 2023-December 24, 2023
Bows and Throws: Archery and Atlatl
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 [...]
December 25, 2023-December 31, 2023
Bows and Throws: Axe and Knife Throwing
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 [...]