Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.
Massacre Rocks, Register Rock & Pocatello, Idaho
I started the morning hiking along the Oregon Trail at Massacre Rocks State Park, then stopped at Register Rock to examine signatures left by emigrants more than 150 years ago. Later, I found myself wandering through downtown Pocatello, photographing old buildings, street art, and remnants of the city's railroad past. A chance conversation with a longtime resident revealed stories about the Princess Theatre, Judy Garland, and a downtown that had seen better days.
Scotts Bluff & Chimney Rock
Scotts Bluff and Chimney Rock were key landmarks on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. From sheer cliffside hikes to stories of fur traders, emigrants, and frontier art, these sites bring the hardships and hopes of westward expansion into focus.