Oregon-California Trails Blog


New Jim Bridger Book Now Available!

Even among iconic frontiersmen like John C. Fr mont, Kit Carson, and Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger stands out. A mountain man of the American West, straddling the fur trade era and the age of exploration, he lived the life legends Read More …



Volunteers in Parks: Special Request

July 31st, 2021 We want to celebrate YOU for the Anniversary of VIP! When the Volunteer In Parks (VIP) Act was passed by Congress on July 29, 1970, it allowed parks to have “volunteers for or in aid of interpretive Read More …



Butterfield Overland Legislation

July 31st, 2021 Bill Martin, OCTA’s legislative liaison, was recently contacted by Senator Boozman’s (R-AR) office asking for our support in finding co-sponsors for the Butterfield Trail designation bill. He has asked us specifically to contact Democratic Senators in the Read More …