Footprints of The Frontier on MSN

Why the Oregon Trail was a 2,000-mile gamble

The Oregon Trail wasn’t a romantic journey west — it was a daily fight for survival. Families woke before dawn, walked for ...
This musical, created by StarKid Productions, parodies the classic video game, following a dysfunctional family's journey ...
Courtside reporter Brooke Olzendam has skipped the Blazers’ five-game trip because of a frightening health issue, she ...
Mental Floss on MSN

Who rode the Oregon Trail

What was the demographic of those on the Oregon Trail? Are they all poor, unexperienced travelers like you might assume?
A short Oregon forest path slips through moss and opens to a quiet beach, like a secret doorway to waves, wind, and salt air ...
John F. Kennedy once said, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” Many parents would agree. If there is a formula for a wholesome family activity, it would likely include bicycles ...
If you’re someone who prefers to live in a place that values a healthy lifestyle, you’ll have to choose your home wisely—and a recent study from WalletHub has some ideas. After analyzing 182 U.S.
Why Oregon City’s Municipal Elevator is considered the only vertical street on Earth.
Lancaster city resident Philip “Slide” Witmer’s journey to become one of the handful of hikers in the world to complete the demanding, three-trail Border-to-Border Triple Crown challenge in a singular ...
Gabriel Vaughn was reported missing on Feb. 16 after he set off for a rafting trip along the Illinois River ...
Flights of Fantasy is a monthly book club for lovers of Fantasy and Magical Realism. We meet the second Monday of each month ...