eastern Oregon sunset

Come enjoy the Holiday Open House this Sunday. Silent auction is Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3:30pm. Check out some of the items at http://oregontrailshop.com/index.php?p=1_26_Holiday-Open-House

Elk on Virtue Flat

(photo courtesy of Calvin Henshaw)

11 20 2011

Making ornaments.........

We had a great time yesterday at the drop-in ornament workshop downtown. We'll be repeating the workshop at the Interpretive Center on Saturday, from noon to 2 P.M.

Workshop is free with admission to the Center.

Come join us!

Flags flying on Veteran's Day at the Interpretative Center.

The Oregon Trail in Quilts

its not too late to check out The Trail That Lay Before Them - Contemporary Art Quilts
the exhibit is open until October 14th,but here's a peek at the show

October snapshots

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Sunday morning, up close

Sunday morning at NHOTIC.......

National Public Lands Day

The weather was great on Saturday and volunteers pitched in to help with some maintenance tasks at the Interpretive Center. The Wagon Encampment has been weeded, the amphitheater stage received a much needed coat of linseed oil, and the Ascent Trail was improved.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Snow Birds and rabbit brush

September views at NHOTIC

snapshots

more weekend photos

photos of Wagon Encampment....

...have been upload to our flickr account. Check them out!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/trailtender

Labor Day Weekend

 The Wagon Encampment is wrapped up for this Labor Day weekend.

We enjoyed amazing weather, vitttles cooked over the campfires, and visiting with folks from all over the US...and places further afield. Mike Buckner and his fellow mountain men camped here, sharing their skills with visitors. 

Bullwhackin' Kass her oxen stopped by (they'll be pulling out tomorrow).

Thursday Outdoor Club

What a blast! The last Thursday Outdoor Club activity for 2011 was August 25th -- everyone had so much fun. Ice cold lemonade, cookies, and awards were presented. Alexa Nickens and Garrett Nickens each received an award for attending at least eight of the twelve Thursday Outdoor Club sessions.

Don't forget to look for more children activities throughout the year! Our Calendar of Events is posted on our website:

http://www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/events.php

Phil & Vivian Williams

On stage here in our Leo Adler Theater! They'll be "Fiddling Down the Oregon Trail" three times today, tomorrow, & Saturday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33sgEP8u70