Oregon Trail History & Education Center — Attraction in Glenns Ferry

I’m a huge Oregon Trail nerd, and I was tracing the Oregon Trail from west to east when I arrived here. I only wanted to see the islands themselves and I was not interested in camping. When I arrived at the gate, I said to the woman working “I’m excited to see the islands, but I’m surprised because this is the first place that I’ve ran into that charges money just to see the land!” in a very friendly voice. She replied “Well do you want to see it or not?” I said yes and she didn’t reply. She just turned around and ran my card (after reluctantly admitting they accepted cards instead of just cash). I was very upset that I got so much attitude from state employee, but they ended up being the ones who are at a loss for this terrible attitude at the end of the day.

She didn’t know this, but I was actually here to offer a donation to the museum; an original, first year edition and first year New York printing of “The Prairie Traveler: A Handbook For Overland Expeditions” by Captain Marcy from 1857 WITH the original in-tact wagon trail map in the back. I never even mentioned it after this interaction with the gate employee, because if the employees can’t even treat visitors with respect, they certainly can’t take care of and respect a rare and irreplaceable artifact and piece of American history like this.

I came shortly after one of the most severe rain storms that the north west USA has seen in over a century. This rain storm washed away part of the river bank that the pioneers used to cross, and as an experienced prospector I immediately recognized the changed landscape. This rain storm may or may not have exposed many artifacts, and may or may not have exposed specifically four very notable ones. Unfortunately, I may or may not have decided to keep said artifacts for a private collection instead of showing the museum due to the gate employee’s piss poor attitude. Hypothetically. I would avoid this stop, and just use the roads on the sides to...

This smaller version of the Baker City OT Interpretive Center is absolutely worth a visit. It is right off I 84 through the charming town of Glenn's Ferry. It is within the 3 Island Crossing State Park. If you don't have an Idaho State Park Parking Sticker, the fee is $7 per vehicle, cheap for the treat that awaits. There is a beautiful green park with camping right on the river, the center and hiking trails down to the west for a closer view of the islands and old ferry landing. You can also drive a 6 mile loop that goes across the river with a better view from above and slight wagon wheel ruts. Ask for directions...

Took the grandkids here as they studied the oregon trail in school this past year. They told us all about things we saw. They had an activity center there were they spent some time trying to figure out what to put in there wagon forvthevtrip. The small hike to three island was good. The volunteers told us about the drive to the overlook which was awesome as you can really get a good visual from the other side of the river of the crossing.

Since the ticket is good for the full day for all the state parks we also visited Majad River, Riter Island, and Niagra Springs. They all have something...