When the game first came out, Oregon Trail (1971, 1990), was in its infancy. In 1995 or 1996, depending on who you trust with the release date, MECC released one final game. It was called Oregon Trail II. read more
When the game first came out, Oregon Trail (1971, 1990), was in its infancy. In 1995 or 1996, depending on who you trust with the release date, MECC released one final game. It was called Oregon Trail II. The graphics were more improved than the original game. read more
While settlers traveled west along the Oregon Trail for a variety of reasons, most were motivated either by land or gold. Various land acts in Oregon provided free land to pioneers, while the start of the California Gold Rush in 1848 lured thousands more. read more
The Oregon Trail has attracted such interest because it is the central feature of one of the largest mass migrations of people in American history. Between 1840 and 1860, from 300,000 to 400,000 travelers used the 2,000-mile overland route to reach Willamette Valley, Puget Sound, Utah, and California destinations. read more