This week’s Haiku prompt reminded me of my visit to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, Oregon back in 2006 when I was traveling via the now, new, Oregon Trail route to reach my destination of Oregon. I am so glad I took the time out to stop at the Center. It was truly a wonderful time of stepping back into History as I viewed the wonderful interactive displays they have and actually got to walk down some of the original wagon ruts left from the pioneer wagon trains of long ago. What an experience that was! I was so fortunate to be able to capture a photo!
Thus, the inspiration for my Haiku this week. I feel the Pioneer spirit of forward movement should always be in our bones, for the Pioneers sacrificed so much for what we now enjoy today!
Click Here to earn more about the Oregon Trail via the Interpretive Center’s website.
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I really like this, because I lived in Oregon back in 2000-2002 and it reminds me of my visit to Seaside to see the Saltworks by Lewis and Clark. The history of Oregon is so fascinating. 🙂
Thanks Denice. I moved to Oregon in 2006 and Seaside was one of the first places I visited because I wanted to see the Pacific Ocean! Yes, Oregon history is fascinating and I feel very blessed to be able to visit and see and write about lot of historical places here. Seaside’s sculpture of Lewis and Clark titled “End of the Trail” is awesome to see and ponder on….http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/section4/orcities/seaside/endofthetrail.htm
Very true.
I’ve always wondered how many pioneers are still lying in unmarked graves along the way …
Was really struck by your haiku 🙂
Glad to hear that Jen. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Great photo and haiku! Thank you for sharing this piece of history and the link to read more!
Thanks Cheryl-Lynn. I am glad you enjoyed. I love history, especially that of the Oregon Trail.
this one is really inspiring and informative ! reminds me of The Twenty-seventh Wife
by Irving Wallace ! kindly keep up the good work !
Thanks Milan. I am glad you found it inspiring and informative for that was my intent. Appreciate your visit and comment.
And, thanks for the encouragement and support Milan.
we have promises to be kept !
Yes, we do! 🙂
🙂