Oregon Trail
The Old Oregon Trail Is One Of America’s Great Forgotten Road Trips
<i>Sally died of dysentery. Your oxen drowned fording a river. Game over.</i><p>For Americans of a certain generation, these ominous phrases recall hours spent in school computer labs, eyes straining at the warm tube glow of a monitor, playing one of the only games deemed educational enough for the …
Road TripsDestinations Commemorate the 175th Year of the Oregon Trail
Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory has partnered with cities and states to create a campaign that tells both the story of the trail's history and life along …
OregonDA: Man sentenced to 36 months probation after using a dead man's Oregon Trail card
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR (KPTV) -<p>A man was sentenced to 36 months of probation for making unlawful purchases using a dead person’s Oregon Trail card.<p>On …
OregonA modern Oregon Trail: 14 solar cars start 1,700
The crowd watched as the car seesawed its way between the traffic cones. A few gasped when one cone got stuck on the car’s bumper, and sighed with …
National ParksHandheld Oregon Trail Game
most helpful positive reviews<p>(would recommend)<p>5 out of 5 stars<p>MNgirl — 3 months ago<p>verified purchaser<p>My 33 year old husband and 5 year old both love …
RetrogamingLeBron stars in his own version of The Oregon Trail
0:50 - LeBron goes to the Western Conference to join the Lakers. Boogie Cousins joins the defending champs. A lot of big dominos have fallen during …
BasketballFollowing the Oregon Trail
Following in footsteps — or wagon ruts — of American history on Oregon Trail
DetroitSolar car race will start in Omaha and head west
Some innovative solar cars will be in Omaha in July for the start of a 1,700-mile race to Oregon.<p>This year's American Solar Challenge will begin in …
BusinessFit Fix: Burger King’s “Black Bun” Whopper Is Turning People’s Poop Green
Morning, dudes. Here’s the coolest (and definitely <i>weirdest</i>) stuff from our daily lap around the Internet on October 6, 2015:<p><b>A Colorful Exit</b>: Burger …
Burger KingFollowing in footsteps — or wagon ruts — of American history on Oregon Trail
A cold wind from the Blue Mountains carries the scent of sagebrush as it whips your face. Each step stirs dust on the dry path in this high desert …
Oregon‘Oregon Trail’ as art, computer classic returns as custom arcade game
“Oregon Trail” was both a game and a rite of passage for millions of students from the 1970s to early 2000s. Many a middle schooler suffered a …
RetrogamingStone engraving leads Oregon man on historical investigation
Stone engraving leads Oregon man on historical investigation
OregonEditorial: Nebraska Passport gives tourism an enthusiastic boost
For years before the Intercontinental Railroad stretched across the West to the Pacific, pioneer caravans moved slowly but steadily across the …
TravelSee what’s showing at the movie theater inside Portland Int’l Airport
One of the many delightful amenities at Oregon’s Portland International Airport is the 17-seat, post-security microcinema showing short films by …
AirportsBen Heck's 'Oregon Trail' portable game teardown
It's not a Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft console for a change. It's a dedicated portable game console: one that only plays <i>Oregon Trail</i>. First, Ben takes apart a store-bought game to find out how it runs. Then, Felix the sudo Sergeant steps in with his Linux knowledge to communicate with the hardware …
GamingKen Block Gives a Tour of Hoonigan Racing Division HQ to Show His Carcaine Addiction
From his Hoonicorn V2 to his Ford Escort Cosworth Group A rally car, Ken Block shows the toys that fuel his addiction.<p>Hoonigan | YouTube<p>Head Hoonigan …
Oregon TrailNew Resources On Race & Racism
I’m adding these new resources to various “Best” lists. You can find links to all of those many lists that relate to race and racism at “Best” Lists …
TeachingWhat’s the Big Deal: $4.5 million for Maroon Creek home
"What's the Big Deal?" runs Mondays and is based on the most expensive property transaction recorded in Pitkin County through 3 p.m. each …
AspenFormer NBA star Rasheed Wallace sells a home that was on his Oregon trail
Former pro basketball player Rasheed Wallace has sold a home in Portland, Ore., for $3.125 million.<p>At 10,058 square feet, the three-story Tudor Revival is more than twice the size of a regulation basketball court. A pitched roof, dormer windows and half-timber accents are among exterior details.<p>The …
BasketballWatch Onboard Footage of Ken Block Ripping Through the Woods of the Oregon Trail Rally
Shortly after announcing his 2018 race plans, Block attended the Oregon Trail Rally with co-driver Alex Gelsomino.<p>Hoonigan | YouTube<p>Last week, <i>The</i> …
OregonDriving A Buick Regal TourX To Play Oregon Trail In Real Life
And no, we didn’t die of dysentery.<p><i>– Denver, Colorado</i><p>Walk into any elementary school’s computer lab during the early ‘90s, and I practically …
OregonNebraska groups try to protect Oregon Trail from power line
SUTHERLAND, Neb. (AP) — Preservation groups are discussing how to protect a portion of the Oregon-California Trail in Nebraska during construction of …
HabitatsA handheld version of Oregon Trail!
The Oregon Trail Handheld Game is a Target exclusive at $25, but for $29.20 you can get resold/new ones with Prime -- it's a straight port of the …
OregonThe Missing Oregon Trail Rally Trailer Has Been Recovered
A rally fan and volunteer spotted it in his neighborhood and notified authorities.<p>Oregon Trail Rally<p>After being reported missing Sunday, the Oregon …
OregonOregon Trail Rally Trailer Stolen After Conclusion of Rally
The event's drama continued even after the rally was over with the theft of its equipment trailer Sunday night.<p>Oregon Trail Rally<p>The cargo trailer …
OregonSuddenly You Want An Old Volvo
If you want a practical old sports sedan, preferably with rear-wheel drive, your car search will take you first to BMW and then probably no where …
VolvoThe Oregon Trail Handheld Game
Get your fill of adventure – and dysentery – by heading west to start anew with the Oregon Trail handheld game. You’ll learn all about the harsh …
ShoppingOregon City Police searching for woman suspected of using stolen Oregon Trail card
OREGON CITY, Ore. – The Oregon City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who they say used a stolen Oregon Trail …
Portland, ORI Recreated The Oregon Trail, And I Almost Killed LL Cool J*
*Not THE LL, but still. It was a close call.<p>Blood wasn’t flowing to his brain. His veins were lighting up, my chest compressions were perfectly …
RecipesAndy's Adventures in Vale and Fields
(KPTV) -<p>For his latest round of adventures, Andy Carson headed to eastern Oregon.<p>Thanks to a viewer email, Andy stopped in Vale, a town with many …
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