Coming in Fall 2011... "The Trail That Lay Before Them"

Opening just after Labor Day 2011... art quilts from across the nation.

Preview: Summer 2011

The summer 2011 events calendar for the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is filling up fast. If you are planning your summer vacation now, keep some of these events & programs in mind:
May:
Memorial Day Weekend Wagon Encampment
Karen Haas karenstoryteller.com

June:
Michael "Bad Hand" Terry http://www.warriorsplus.com/
Bill Boycott buffalobillboycott.com

July:
Hank Cramer http://hankcramer.com/

August:
"Illinois" Doug Tracy http://www.illinoisdoug.com/
Mike Follin as "Dr. Balthasar and His Marvelous Miracle Medicine Show"

September:
Labor Day Weekend Wagon Encampment

"Run to the Ruts" Save the Date!

Preliminary plans are in place....we'll hold our (first ever) annual "Run to the Ruts" at the Interpretive Center on June 4, 2011!
This challenging 5K run from the top of Flagstaff Hill, down to the Oregon Trail ruts, and back again will begin at 9AM. Walkers are welcome, too.
Stay tuned for more details on entry fee, cool t-shirts, food, etc.
Save the date---June 4th!

New flickr account

Check out these photos of our Dusty Ruts Banquet on our NEW flickr account.

(thanks to Debbie Henshaw!)

What a difference a day makes!

Sunny today

Foggy yesterday

Dusty Ruts Goes Tropical!

On Saturday, January 8th, Trail Tenders held our annual awards banquet at Community Connection in Baker City. Mocktails, flowery leis, and pineapple upside cake were enjoyed by all.

Here's our new president for 2011:

And (most of) the whole group:

Happy New Year!