Plan Your Visit National Historic Trails recognize diverse
facets of history such as prominent past routes of exploration,
migration, trade, communication and military action. The
historic trails generally consist of remnant sites and trail
segments, and thus are not necessarily contiguous. Although
National Historic Trails are administered by federal agencies,
land ownership may be in public or private hands. Of the 19
National Historic Trails, 17 are administered (or co-
administered) by the National Park Service. The links on this
page provide information for enjoying these pioneer emigrant
trails and suggest opportunities to learn about emigrant stories
and experiences. Did You Know? 1840s Pioneers to California
followed the road to Oregon through Southeastern Idaho before
heading Southwest to the Humboldt River. The Soda Springs area
of Idaho had many natural wonders never seen by most of these
emigrants. Many remarked about its wonderfully tasting
carbonated waters. More...