Winter program highlights at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
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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 this winter.
Beginning Dec. 1, 2018, the center will shift to its winter operating schedule of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Fee-free days will be offered Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, and Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. The center will be closed on Dec. 25, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019 for the Christmas and New Year’s Day federal holidays.
As part of the winter schedule, programs will be offered at 11 a.m. daily. These programs will include Campfire Conversations about life on the Oregon Trail, Windows in Time depicting life in Oregon for the homesteaders, and ranger tours of the center’s exhibits. Pioneer demonstrations will be offered weekly, featuring a first-hand look at pioneer skills and the opportunity to try them, including cooking, candle dipping, rag doll-making, and whittling.
For a complete schedule of winter events and programs, dates and times, visit https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-oregon-trail-interpretive-center/events-and-programs
Hours of operation may be impacted by severe weather events. Winter visitors are encouraged to call ahead before traveling.
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 $5 and $3.50 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.