Oregon Trail

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Hello there. Let me tell you about my journey on the Oregon Trail.
The Oregon Trail
Trust me, you won't want to miss it....
The Oregon Trail was a 2,170-mile east-west wheeled-wagon route. It connected start of the trail (Independence, Missouri) to the Oregon valleys.
Many people, including myself took the trail.
There were many forts on the route which allowed people to buy supplies, trade, and interact.There were 7 forts on the trail. The most famous being Fort Laramie
Many people did end up making it to Oregon.
On the trail people would buy or trade supplies. They also had to bring things such as food, clothing, spare parts, oxen, kitchen supplies, firearms, and tools.
They would also hunt and forage for food
Some people also brought favorite books, art supplies, and other keepsakes. Many of these things ended up being discarded along the trail.
The traveling conditions were very poor. There was little drinkable water and the weather was either cold or very hot. Rivers were very hard to cross.
Lots of people died from drinking untreated water. People also drowned and lost supplies in the rivers.
People faced many illnesses, diseases, and injury. The most common diseases were dysentery, smallpox, measles, mumps, and influenza.
The most dangerous were cholera, mountain fever, and scurvy.
Over 20,000 people died on the trail.
So, what happens now that you have completed your journey?
Welcome to Oregon City
It is time to start a new life and discover new opportunities. Welcome to Oregon City.

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