About the Center

The California National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, operated by the BLM, is located eight miles west of Elko at Hunter Exit 292. The Trail Center is scheduled to open on a regular basis next summer. Currently a meeting room is available and tours of the Trail Center are available to school groups and other organizations on a prearranged basis. Contact Park Ranger Gary Koy at 775-934-2467 or e-mail gary_koy@blm.gov to register for classes, add your name to the mailing list, and to find out more about the History Along the Humboldt series.

California National Historic Trail Interpretive Center Activities

• Sept 18th - OLD TIME DANCE - If you are interested in old time clothing you may also be interested in the old time dance that will take place at the California Trail Center on Friday September 18 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This will be a free dance with live music from South Wind and a caller from Salt Lake. Previous traditional (contra) dance experience is not required. For more information contact Gary Koy at 775-753-0281 or gary_koy@blm.gov.

• Sept. 25th through Sept 26th - SEWING ACADEMY – 1850, is a three-day costuming workshop that will be offered Friday evening, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept.26. This work shop will offer information through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities. Please note that the dates for the Sewing Academy have been changed from previous announcements. There will be a fee for this workshop however scholarships are available to Trail Center volunteers through the Southern Nevada Conservancy. Contact Gary Koy at 775-753-0281 or gary_koy@blm.gov to find out more information on this fun interactive class and scholarships. You can also visit www.elizabethstewartclark.com to learn more about the Sewing Academy.

  Click here for the Sewing Academy Registration Form.