Wagons – Forest Idylls

On the Trail: Schedule

So what was a typical day like on a wagon train? Well, of course, just like everything in life, it varied depending on the wagon train and master. But IN GENERAL: Emigrants rose around 4:00 AM and had around an hour to make breakfast (and often extra for lunch), coffee, pack up the wagon, andContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Schedule”

On the Trail: Wagons

The most common misunderstanding when it comes to wagons is the type. The type of covered wagon used is a misconception that is addressed in almost any book talking about the trail, yet is so widespread that most people still think of Conestoga wagons when thinking about the Oregon/California Trail. I even recently saw anContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Wagons”