Trail Days 2022
Archery
Mel Oliver practices her archery skills, just barely missing a "jackrabbit" target.
Sunscreen on the Trail
Ole' Miner (Glenn Reynolds) and Paul Brownlee make sure no one burns up while on the trail.
Trail Leaders
Stephen Meek and Jacob Donner are well known trail party leaders.
Cooking on the Trail
The fire advisory was high Saturday, so volunteers and California Tail Interpretive Center employees pretended to cook a bean soup on the fire.
Fiddle Music
Carolyn Steninger plays the fiddle at a campsite.
Tent Tour
Enis Hicks helped explain the tools of the day.
Pioneer Toys
Simon White demonstrates a popular wooden toy used by pioneer children.
Jacobs Ladder
Eli White showed off a Jacob's Ladder.
Hornboard
Hornboards were created to teach children and others how to read.
Phrenology
"Dr. Quackenbush" examines Kimberley Weber's head during a phrenology session.
Horse Drawn Wagon
Travis Gerber drives the horse drawn wagon at the California Trail Interpretive Center.
Trapping
Dave Fishell explained the history of trapping in the Western United States.
Ruby Mountain Fiber Folk
Susanne Kozik, Linda Derrick and Jo Allen show off their fiber arts skills.
Immigrant Worker
The California Interpretive Trail Center houses many interesting displays. Here a Chinese worker helps with mining.
Native Arts
Each year the Trail Center displays an art exhibit from Owhyee.
Pioneer Clothes
There was an assortment of pioneer clothing for visitors to try on.
Gold Panning
Volunteer David Starbuck demonstrates gold panning.
Soldiers
Young soldiers learned how to handle a gun and march.
Baking on the Trail
Ivy Schlegel peels apples near the food preparation area.
