7. National Oregon/California Trail Center (Montpelier, Idaho) If only those hardy souls who traveled the Oregon and California Trails had it this good: 2,000 miles in one hour. That’s the journey visitors undertake in this living history adventure on a simulated wagon train (with hydraulic oxen), offering hands-on experiences. The center, built at a documented encampment site, has seen increased visitation since opening in 1999. Last year, the museum also housed the “Abraham Lincoln in Idah


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