The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
is located 5 miles East of Baker City on Oregon Highway 86

The center is operated by the Bureau of Land Management as
a year-around facility.

The 23,000 square foot complex artfully illustrates the Oregon Trail
journey and rugged pioneer life in the Northwest.

A theater features slide programs and stage productions,
plus a large multi-purpose room is used for traveling
exhibits, artifacts and revolving educational classes.

Outside the visitor center, two living history areas depict
a wagon encampment and a lode mining operation.

During the summer season, period-dressed actors, representing pioneers,
demonstrate pioneer skills.

Local tribes perform ceremonial dances in their regalia as well.

A system of footpaths lead to scenic overlooks where visitors can learn
about the environment the pioneers experienced along the trail and the
history of those who lived in, or passed through, this area.

Visitors walk alongside the still visible wagon ruts of the Oregon Trail,
literally in the footsteps of the pioneers.

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