Western pioneers who passed this way noted the excellent agricultural land; Native Americans thrived on the wild game and wide open spaces; and fur trappers found the streams to be teeming with beaver. Their legacy is still evident today and you’ll appreciate the region’s rich heritage after exploring the treasures of western Nebraska. You’ll experience a campfire cookout in the shadow of Chimney Rock, see wagon wheel ruts from travelers of long ago as they made their way westward along the many Trails passing through the region, see the tools of the fur trade at a wonderful Museum of the Fur Trade, and much more. Join us for this 6-day adventure and discover for yourself the treasures of western Nebraska! Best recommended tour dates: May through September.

Between 1842 and 1860 an estimated 250,000 emigrants traveled the Oregon Trail to new homes in the West. We will pick up the Trail in Omaha, Nebraska, and follow the Platte River as the pioneers did, learning about this pivotal American event along the way. We will also visit two of the most famous physical landmarks for pioneers heading West Scotts Bluff National Monument and Chimney Rock! Participants will also enjoy an Oregon Trail campfire cookout dinner, living history, and much more on this enriching 6-day program. So don’t wait, gather your group and meet us out west this summer! Recommended dates are May through September 2006.