October program highlights at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Organization:
BLM Office:
Media Contact:
BAKER CITY, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is connecting visitors to public lands and America’s natural and cultural heritage with a variety of programs in October.
Saturday, Oct. 6, will be a fee-free day in observance of Oregon Day of Culture. Summer hours, which are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., will end Saturday, Oct. 14. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center will be closed Nov. 16 and 17 for infrastructure maintenance and repair.
Nature walks highlight the flora and fauna pioneers would have encountered as they traversed Flagstaff Hill where the center is located. Live demonstrations throughout the month offer visitors a first-hand look at pioneer skills and the opportunity to try some for themselves, including cooking, candle dipping, rag doll-making, and whittling.
Other programs include campfire conversations about life on the trail, and interpretive presentations of women’s experiences on the trail. Interpretive programs and informational videos are offered daily.
For a complete schedule of October events and programs, dates and times, visit https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-oregon-trail-interpretive-center/events-and-programs
The Bureau of Land Management National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is located five miles east of Baker City, Ore., on Highway 86. Take Exit 302 from I-84. Admission for adults is $8 and $4.50 for seniors; children 15 and under are admitted for free. Federal passes are also accepted. Call (541) 523-1843 for updates on programs and events or visit oregontrail.blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.