Field Trip Request Form

Now booking for Spring 2026!

Immerse your students in history during a field trip to the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, where hands-on exhibits, interactive storytelling, and panoramic views bring the trail to life. Inspire curiosity and critical thinking by exploring the challenges and triumphs of westward expansion.

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Register for a Field Trip​

1. We are able to accomodate groups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year. Spaces are limited, and registration is handled on a first come-first served basis. Please submit requests at least two months (four months if you hope to come between late April and June) in advance of your preferred date.

2. Field trips programs are two hours long. Teachers are welcome to supplement this time with a self-guided activity, hike or visit to the gift shop.

3. Groups may range in size from 24 minimum to 48 maximum students. Please seek to combine or divide classes as necessary to meet this requirement before registering.

4. Groups are responsible for bringing one adult chaperone per six students. These adult leaders play an essential role as active facilitators for student breakout groups. This highly-interactive model allows us to reach more audiences and provide the best possible learning experience for students - and chaperones as well!​

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Program Options

1. Daily Life on the Oregon Trail 

• Grade Levels: 2nd and 3rd

• What was daily life on the Oregon Trail like for children and families? Join us to explore the everyday lives of Oregon Trail travelers - their food, clothing, possessions, chores, and fun!

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2. Survival and Success on the Oregon Trail

• Grade Levels: 4th and 5th

• What did it take to survive and succeed during a journey on the Oregon Trail? Join us to explore the challenges, choices, and circumstances faced by the travelers, as well as the indigenous people who call the region home.

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3. Whose Land Is It?

• Grade Levels: 6th, 7th, and 8th

• The promise of free land drew hundreds of thousands of Americans to the West. But what does "free" land really mean, and how did pioneers engage with the Indigenous peoples already living on this land? Join us to explore how emigrants and Native Americans thought land in the West should be used, shared and owned.

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Gift Shop Notes

• The Lone Pine Mercantile is open anytime the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is. 

• Youth Items are available starting at $0.50.

• Snacks and Drink Items are also available. 

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​For questions, contact: 541-523-1843 or BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov. We no longer accept field trip bookings by phone, but we're happy to answer questions.

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We look forward to welcoming your group for a fun and educational experience!