Oregon Trail Left its Mark

Oregon Trail Left its Mark

More than 300,000 settlers followed the Oregon Trail to the west in the mid-1800s. The thousands of wagon wheels and hooves left their mark. A few ruts can still be seen, including an area in southeast Idaho.

Wagon ruts still visible from Oregon Trail travelers

Gorgeous Sheep Rock near Soda Springs, Idaho, hugs the Bear River. This area became a landmark and crossroad for travelers, as they split into the Oregon or California Trails.

Sheep Rock along the Bear River, Soda Springs, Idaho

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