IBeHeWhoIsJoshua
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My feelings exactly...well a different job for sure.
California or Bust : An Epic Trek Across the California Emigrant Trail
- Thread starter wayoflife
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My feelings exactly...well a different job for sure.
TrailReady
Caught the Bug
I have not been very active on the forum lately and am just now seeing this journey you have planned. This is very cool to say the least. Can't wait to see this adventure unfold! :thumb:
RanchoRubi
Caught the Bug
Doug great to hear your coming:thumb: line up wasn't complete without you
Trail Bud
Hooked
Doug great to hear your coming:thumb: line up wasn't complete without you
Thanks Et.
It's going to be fun.
Just booked all of the hotel rooms, Carl kicked me out....:boohoo:
Thanks Et.
It's going to be fun.
Just booked all of the hotel rooms, Carl kicked me out....:boohoo:
Nice! This really will be a lot of fun :yup:
10frank9
Web Wheeler
X2. Maybe I should be a chef THEN I would have time to wheel.
RanchoRubi
Caught the Bug
Just booked all of the hotel rooms, Carl kicked me out....:boohoo: [/QUOTE]
For now.......:brows::crazyeyes:
[/QUOTE]For now.......:brows::crazyeyes:
ttfhell
New member
Or have a pair.
10frank9
Web Wheeler
Then take them out of your mouth and give them back!
ttfhell
New member
Winning^^^
mcpuck
Caught the Bug
Well I am officially in Emigrant Trail prep mode. :yup: Purchased a new tent and air mattress, cowboy hats have been ordered, now full maintenance on the rig. Pulling the axles to inspect, changing diff fluids, lubing and tightening everything, etc etc etc.
Can it just be the end of May yet??? :clap2::wings:
Can it just be the end of May yet??? :clap2::wings:
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Don't forget your control arms. :bleh:
mcpuck
Caught the Bug
hahaha DIXK!!! :cheesy: Just had to go there, didn’t ya?
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10frank9
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mcpuck
Caught the Bug
Ray already has that one claimed!
KenB1010
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JayKay
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California or Bust : An Epic Trek Across the California Emigrant Trail
It's hard to imagine but, up until the 1830's, there were only a handful of people in America that had been able to successfully make their way to California across what was then only known as, the Great American Desert. Most of these people were trappers, traders and missionaries and it wouldn't be until the 1840's that a more defined route was established by early settlers and given the name, The California Trail. Thanks to the discovery of Gold in 1848, there would ultimately be tens of thousands of people who would make the arduous four month journey that started along the banks of the Missouri River and ended in the goldfields of California. Along the way, they would cover over 2,000 miles, crossing deep rivers, tall mountains and unforgiving deserts and all at a time when there were no roads, no stores, no hospitals, no laws and no second chances.
For a long time now, Cindy and I have been wanting to see if we could retrace the California Trail from beginning to end, as closely as possible to the original route, and as much as possible, all on dirt. Along the way, we would make stops at historical sites, see deep ruts carved into the hillsides from the thousands of wagons that passed through before us and view geological wonders such Chimney Rock, an iconic spire that acted as beacon for travelers making their way across the Platte River Road. And, after two years of research, careful planning and plotting a viable route, I think we're finally ready to give it a go. On June 2, 2014, we will meet up with our friends Carl, Et, Tony, Stephanie, Don, Lori, Ray, Tom and Susan and Doug in Independence, Missouri and then will spend the next 10 days pushing our way west in our modern prairie schooners and on what we will be calling, The California or Bust WAYALIFE Adventure!
Members of the WAYALIFE Party
Cindy & Eddie (CarsonCindy & wayoflife)
Carl (Moochie)
Et (RanchoRubi)
Tony & Stephanie (JeepFan & GemHunter)
Don & Lori (mcpuck & RascalRubi)
Ray (ramin)
Tom (Strainger) & Susan (Strainger's Heart)
Doug (Trail Bud)
For those of you who are interested, I have included a list of all the cities we will be stopping at along the way and when. If you live in the area and have the time, we'd love to meet up with you and if at all possible, share a cold one with you.
Monday, June 2 - Independence, Mo
Tuesday, June 3 - Marysville, KS
Wednesday, June 4 - North Platte, NE
Thursday, June 5 - Scotts Bluff, NE
Friday, June 6 - Casper, WY
Saturday, June 7 - Kemmerer, WY
Sunday, June 8 - Camping, ID
Monday, June 9 - Elko, NV
Tuesday, June 10 - Camping, NV
Wednesday, June 11 - Carson City, NV
Thursday, June 12 - Placerville, CA
We will be sure to post up photos throughout the trip, on this thread and hope that you will follow us along as we make our way west.
My wife and I were planning a long weekend getaway to Branson in June, I might just have to talk her into going to Kansas City that weekend instead and somehow end up in Independence on Monday
. When do you think you'll be in Independence?