Thursday, May 23, 2024

What was life really like on the Oregon Trail?

A Day in the Life of a Person on the Oregon Trail

U.S. History

It took roughly four to six months to complete the Oregon Trail, with harsh obstacles day in and day out. Of course, the intrepid travelers were prepared: A typical trail outfit consisted of one or two small, sturdy covered wagons to carry belongings and essential supplies, six to 10 oxen, and a few milk cows per family. But it wasn't just the supplies that kept the fraught frontier voyages on track. A fixed daily schedule kept wagon trains on a steady pace, and gave travelers the best chance at making it to their destination.