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

 

OCTA Northwest Chapter

Covering Washington and Oregon


Northwest Chapter News

Election of Officers Underway

Vote via paper ballot by December 15

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.

Speakers' Bureau

Many of our members are available to speak to your group or organization about the Oregon Trail and other points of historical interests in the Northwest.

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.


March 13, 2010 Annual Meeting in Oregon City

2010 Annual Meeting - Oregon City
Roger Blair receiving past-president gift

2010 Annual Meeting - Oregon City
Raffle

2010 Annual Meeting - Oregon City
Program on the Lost Meek Trail

2010 Annual Meeting - Oregon City
Keith May receiving Ackerman Award.

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