National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Location

This is one of those locations that must be visited. The birding is typical desert fare; go early in the morning, carry lots of water, expect much of the activity to die off by 9:00 AM. Once finished, don’t pass up the interpretive center itself. This center tells the whole Oregon Trail story and is a moving and powerful exhibit. To get here, take I-84 north of Baker to Exit 302. Take Hwy 86 east for 5 miles to the interpretive center. There are several parking areas and hiking loops but take plenty of water in summer and dress warmly in winter.