The National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho

05/08/2026

If you haven't decided what you're doing this weekend, may I make a suggestion? There are several great events taking place in Montpelier all Saturday long. They're listed below - we invite you to spend the day supporting our local economy, eating delicious food, and celebrating Mom in a dozen different ways!

04/30/2026

Another reason to join us on May 9th - the Ranch Queen Loaded Fries food truck will be there! Plan to spend your day experiencing some of the best things Montpelier has to offer!

04/27/2026

04/24/2026

We will be opening up our live enactment tours through the museum alongside our awesome vendors attending the Mother’s Day Boutique! May 9th 10am-2pm, hope to see you attend the fun!

04/08/2026

We're excited to be the venue for the Bear Lake Arts Council's Authorpalooza 2026! Join us at 1:00 pm this Saturday for the announcement of the community writing contest winners, and then stick around to meet a dozen fantastic authors. Fun for the whole family!

04/05/2026

There’s something powerful about hearing history in the voices of those who lived it.

Season 4 of Wagon Tales from the Oregon Trail is in full swing —and these episodes go deeper than ever. From the dust and tension of Rock Creek… to real stories of survival, trade, conflict, and even life being born along the trail—this season brings the journey west to life in a whole new way.

These aren’t just stories about the past…
They’re reminders of resilience, grit, and what people are capable of when they keep going.

🎙️ New episodes are now live
👉 Search “Wagon Tales from the Oregon Trail” on Spotify

If you’ve been listening—thank you. If you’re just finding us—this is a great place to jump in.

https://open.spotify.com/show/6WTxGawBBX27JxjHQbIQpU?si=NsTd9FhZRxiElFB5AKt0Hg

Podcast · Oregon Trail Center · Stories told by wagon Masters of the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho. Pulled from journals and passed down stories to share with you. Maury Young and Heber Dunford will transport you to the time of pioneers and their migration journey west.

04/03/2026

Mark your calendars for this awesome event! It's going to be such a fun day to celebrate moms ... or anyone who likes to shop!

We still have room for a few more vendors. You may email [email protected] for more informaton. No other person is authorized to arrange vendors for this event.

03/11/2026

Come join the Bear Lake Arts Council at our beautiful facility for this fun family event!

02/06/2026

The amazing Jamie Bartschi will be performing at the Saddle Strings concert at the Oregon Trail Center tomorrow night at 7 pm - scan the code below to get your tickets, or email [email protected].

And we've been getting everything set up for the craft fair that will be going from 11:00 - 7:00. Over twenty vendors will be there with everything you can imagine. Come spend the day with us!

02/04/2026

Email [email protected] or use one of these links for $15 Saddle Strings tickets. www.venmo.com/u/oregontrailcenter

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/allinger-theater-otc

02/01/2026

Season 4 is here—and it goes deeper than ever. 🤎
From “seeing the elephant” to real pioneer letters and voices, these stories reveal the courage, faith, and hope that shaped the American West.

🎙️ New episodes now live
🔎 Search Wagon Tales from the Oregon Trail on Spotify
🌄 History that still speaks today

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