The Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) is the pre-eminent guardian and promoter of the inspirational story of the 19th century westward American migration
 
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OCTA Members' Area

OCTA Northwest Chapter

Covering Washington and Oregon


Northwest Chapter News

2013 Conference Information

June 7 - 8 Pre-convention practice tour offered as NWOCTA outing

From Pendleton to The Dalles

2013 National Convention in Oregon City

Week of July 21, 2013

Olympia Chapter No. 4 of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington

 

Cowlitz Trail
Explore the Cowlitz Pass (10mb PDF) »

Naches Trail
Explore the Naches Pass (site) »

Northwest Chapter Handbook

Bylaws of NWOCTA  PDF - 9/09
Fiscal Information  PDF - 5/11
Nominations & Elections  PDF - 5/11
Planning Tours & Outings  PDF - 5/11
Trail Marking & Monitoring  PDF - 5/11
Awards  PDF - 5/11
Leadership Roles & Responsibilities  PDF - 5/11
Chapter Charter  PDF - 3/02
Chapter Equipment Inventory  PDF - 2009
Chapter Leadership  PDF - 1/12

Northwest Chapter Resources

Top NW Trail Sites

Some chapter members have provided pictures of favorite regional trail spots. For more information about the area shown in a specific picture.

NW Chapter Newsletter

Northwest Trails is the newsletter for the Northwest Chapter. It is published quarterly (January, April, July, October) in electronic and print versions.

About the NW Chapter

The Northwest Chapter of the Oregon-California Trails Association is dedicated to preserving the historic emigrant trails in Oregon and Washington.

Richard & Trudy Ackerman Meritorious Achievement Award

Since 2000, the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center has honored individuals that have made significant contributions to trail history.

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