Idaho is the last state before reaching the West Coast and prized Pacific Ocean. The purpose of the Oregon Trail was to allow travelers to reach the West Coast. The idea of Manifest Destiny means God's want for American's to control all of North America. The Oregon Trail made this idea possible and the state of Idaho played a major role in western travel. Some of the key features in the state of Idaho were: Fort Hall, Craters of the Moon, Shoshone Falls, Three Island Crossing, and Fort Boise/Boise City.
Some of the most rugged and toughest parts of the journey were through the present day state of Idaho. By the time travelers made it to Idaho winter would soon be approaching. With the freezing winter and snow coming, travelers had to decide to wait in Boise City or make the 400 mile trek to Oregon. Lives would be a stake.
Some of the most rugged and toughest parts of the journey were through the present day state of Idaho. By the time travelers made it to Idaho winter would soon be approaching. With the freezing winter and snow coming, travelers had to decide to wait in Boise City or make the 400 mile trek to Oregon. Lives would be a stake.
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The 3 Island Crossing is where difficult decisions were made. The pioneers needed to either decide to cross there and go straight to Fort Boise or travel down the river to the bend. This river crossing ended the journey for some unfortunate travelers while others crossed with luck on their side. This was only one of the dangers the Oregon Trail had to offer its travelers.
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Boise City evolved after Fort Boise. Fort Boise was a British fort turned into a wagon stop that was destroyed by floods. Boise City, which was built years later served as the biggest city on the Oregon Trail. Boise City was a major stopping point and a must stop for all travelers. By this point there was 400 miles to go and winter would soon be approaching. The decision to stay and wait or make the journey was on many travelers minds.