The Oregon Trail 15 day road trip // Oregon part 1 // Day 11-13 // Idaho border to The Dalles

[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

That no trespassing sign is an occasion to contact the owner of the property about your intentions. You can make arrangements to travel the travel. I'm glad you made this video. You've documented that the trail is still well maintained in places.

[@rvvanlife]

Thank you for sharing that tip, good to know should I ever do this trip

[@travis303]

Looking at wagon ruts may not in itself be exciting, but with the images you make in your mind, they can very much be exciting. It's not just the ruts, it's the history. It's the fact you are standing where people were traveling a couple hundred years ago. It's the fact you stare straight ahead and maybe you see the same thing they saw. It's maybe you can feel even the slightest bit of what they felt. Obviously not the hardship but maybe the weather you experienced is what they experienced and maybe based on that you can imagine some of the hardship even if you don't get to experience it. If it was really hot that day, maybe you can picture how they had to endure that heat in their wagon or on horses or walking as you walk back to your air conditioned car. You can maybe picture the ghosts of the past. To me, that is exciting. You can weave a whole narrative out of those little ruts in the ground.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Exactly 100%! I tried to imagine those things over and over again. You put it very well!

[@travis303]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy Looking at the wagon ruts is almost like reading a book. Yeah, you're just staring at words and pages, no pictures, no movement, that in itself is boring but when you take those words on the page and weave a narrative in your mind then you see the people, you see the action, you interact with the characters, that is when the excitement begins.

[@travis303]

Am enjoying the journey. Looking forward to the last installment. Thanks for the scenic views

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! It’s been a lot of fun to relive it again in the editing process!

[@justnerdystuff]

I'm glad you went through North Powder. My dad ran a bar there in the 80's and my younger step-brothers (twins) were on the football team.

[@geneballay9590]

I watched this for the second time .... a testament to how interesting your videos are

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Wow thank you very much! I really appreciate that!

[@geneballay9590]

another grrrrreat video. well researched, well presented and very interesting. thank you for all the work and then sharing.

[@benjeanettebooth1800]

Quite the adventure! This reminded us of driving up through Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (all in one day, 15 hours time) enroute to Anchorage, Alaska in August of 2019. Excellent video footage! Thanks for sharing!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I’m jealous of your drive to Alaska! I’ve thought about taking that drive someday!

[@jerryrichardson8029]

Another great video. I have truly enjoyed your Oregon Trail adventure. I lived in Baker City, Oregon for a few years. That is where my drinking and drugging career came to a close some 38 years ago. So it was good seeing the town again and some familiar places. Thanks again for another great video.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks for watching the series! Baker City was pretty awesome I thought. It was the first time I’d be there. So many old and historical places!

[@pamelakern2849]

This Oregon trail road trip is amazing!! I am enjoying your channel. The videos are well done. I am excited to take all of the Wise Guy adventures .😃👍

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thanks a lot Pamela! It was a very fun trip and I learned a ton! I appreciate you following!

[@lifewithjosef]

I haven't spent $49 for a motel in a month of Sundays. My first visit to Kansas was in the late 90s, and I got a lot of the one finger, no not THAT finger, wave from locals. I didn't have a front plate on my California registered DeVille, and I guess I blended in, as for those of you not from Kansas, you don't need a front plate. I appreciate that you respect private property. As always, love your content and style

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you! This Oregon Trail trip certainly tested me on the private property part, as sometimes it wasn’t clear. But yeah if I see no trespassing I comply unless I get permission. I understand why they want that because I’ve been to so many places that were left with graffiti.

[@sandywetzel3383]

I love the music you pick for your videos.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you!! I try to fit the music to the scenery the best I can.

[@sandywetzel3383]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy You do a very good job.

[@travis303]

Some of those places such as the reservoir at the no trespassing sign would be a nice place for a Oregon Trail style picnic. Sit on the tailgate of your car, enjoy a sandwich and the scenery.

[@Quitealways]

This part of Oregon had the most beautiful scenery . Unbelievable. Ferry crossing area was very interesting. Nice you got to meet up with your friends. Very neat video & drone shots and history.🙂

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yes! Eastern Oregon is so much different than western Oregon. Always good to see some friendly faces out there 😊

[@vinnynorthwest]

It's a shame the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center was closed for renovation, it’s one of my favorite museums! I watched the total solar eclipse from there in 2017. Anyway I hear it will be open for 2024 so I’m definitely going next year and I recommend it for anyone traveling through that area. Thanks for the great video!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I agree - would’ve loved to have visited! Thank you very much!

[@maryannereed5525]

I binged watched this whole series and I LOVED it....:)

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to do!

[@PineValleyDigital]

This brought back many fond memories. The wife and I have traveled these roads without knowing much of the history. The quick scene in Huntington really cracked us up. You go by a Pot Shop (Pot Leaf on building) and there was a sign in the window that read "Free Sniffs" LOL! Having lived in the Pendelton, OR area for quite a while we are aware of the Oregon Trail spots and enjoy any history lessons we can find. Both our ancestors were pioneers. This was a great episode for us through home town country. Thanks for the Adventure!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching and for sharing your comments!

[@pamallinder3287]

I appreciate you, hopefully many will watch

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you for watching!

[@travis303]

Fun you met some friends along the road

[@chiefamylee]

Oh man the graves. Time to run, for sure ☺. Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Haha yeah that was very strange and I was very much in the middle of nowhere 😂😂 Thanks!

[@rosseganjr9402]

I didn't know Oregon was that big !

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Lots of wide open spaces, especially in the eastern half of the state!

[@bglrj]

Such a completely different vibe in small Western towns compared to small plains towns. I grew up in the west but there's something about small towns in Kansas that scratch me where I itch.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yes there is for sure! I hear ya about Kansas. Although there’s something about those Western towns way out in the middle of nowhere that are fascinating to me.

[@tbone6924]

I am the exact opposite lol...so many small western towns have such a cool vibe like almost an old west feeling...on the other hand small Midwest towns are kind of bland and depressing IMO.

[@davidchance534]

wonderful videos !

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Many thanks!

[@UMtiger311]

did a lot of the original trail in wyoming, idaho to near casper... BEAUTIFUL out there..

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Agreed!!

[@michellefreiermuth6327]

Great video. Down here in Fenton, MO we raise four fingers as a wave to the other car. Doesn’t matter if you’re a guy or gal. And a good thing you high tailed it away from those two folks that were buried. Never know what else you might find. Lol

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Good to know about the wave in Missouri 😂😂 Yes I was ready to get outta there! Thank you very much for the continued support!

[@pamallinder3287]

I love this guy

[@RockIslandguy]

I often wonder what the mighty Columbia would have looked like then, before the damns made it so deep. Certainly not as imposing as it is now, but Im sure i was still a tremendous sight.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Those pioneers were probably blown away when they saw it!

[@charlesyell6318]

This is my second day on your channel . I am enjoying it very much. Yesterday I watched a video on Route 66. Wanted to ask you if you know about a tv series from 1960 to 1964 called Route 66 . Starring Martin Milner, and George Maharis. They drove around in a Corvette. Great show.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much Charles! I’ve heard of that show but haven’t seen it. Maybe I’ll look for it on KZbin.

[@danreed7889]

Stayed in The Dalles myself, last August.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Interesting little city!

[@danreed7889]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy I got to see a guy sleeping at a small park by the hotel.

[@1961Duane314]

I use Gaia Gps and it always gets location and maps it now matter on cell service. Well worth the yearly fees. Great series and have been enjoying it. Great job.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Thank you very much! How much is the yearly subscription?

[@rossbryan6102]

LOL I ALSO SPENT SEVERAL NIGHTS IN BAKER AT THE OREGAN TRAIL MOTEL!!

[@jennifernorth4110]

My dad is from a very small town in Texas and I know all about the southern Hello. Or pointing of the finger. Lol

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yes! Lots of that in small town Texas for sure! I’m planning a trip down there in a few months so I imagine I’ll be doing that often 😂😂

[@travis303]

I found Lime, Oregon to be interesting. Abandoned in 1980, that is relatively recently. There might still be people alive who were if not born there at least lived there. Would be fun to talk to somebody from the town about it.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

There will be a future video with some more info about Lime!

[@jonhightower8886]

Go down 24 & 65 hwys in Missouri sometime

[@stephscovill7221]

Loving your content! Any idea whose graves those were?

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

No idea 🤷🏼‍♂️ Thanks so much for watching!

[@richardrichardson515]

When you headed west fron Echo Oregon before the highway 207 there public access to some of best and easiest paved walk less 1/2 mile (Echo Medowa Trailhead)

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Good to know - thanks!

[@richardrichardson515]

your videos very informative Thanks

[@johngriffith7315]

Is the interpretive center still closed due to Covid or just cut back their hours? Great series!! 👍

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I’m not sure. I don’t think it was Covid related, maybe some construction? 🤷🏼‍♂️ And thanks! It’s been a fun series!

[@Easternoregon1]

Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is currently closed for renovations. A temporary exhibit is housed at Baker Heritage Museum

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@Easternoregon1 Thank you!

[@travis303]

Entering Oregon, do you have pep in your step? :p

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I did! Always fun to start to new state 😊

[@rvvanlife]

Is that a special map where the Oregon Trail is also shown? Where did you get it ?

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

I used the Delorme Atlas and Gazetteer for each state. Only place I’ve found them.

[@rvvanlife]

@@TravelwithaWiseguy Thank you

[@angelaschultze2404]

I grew up in Echo Oregon the little girl named Echo drowned in the Umatilla River

[@angelaschultze2404]

I live in The Dalles.

[@mariakettlehut7399]

Don't think the landscape has changed much in 200 years.Very dry and desolate.must have been a big disappointment,to the settlers after traveling over 2000 miles.guess the coast is more fertile.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

For sure! I think that’s one’s of the great things right now is you can drive on parts that probably haven’t been changed at all in 200 years. The disappointment and elation and then the happiness when they made it to the end!

[@garyholt8315]

as a Canadian, I find it totally fascinating that these areas are much the same 200 yrs later. history preserved !

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@garyholt8315 Absolutely! Same here! And I would also love to explore the rural Canadian small towns and villages someday too!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

No, no, no, you don't understand. Oregon is a huge state. What you see in this video was Eastern Oregon. Western Oregon, once you get over the Cascade Mountains is lush and green. The pioneers were trying to get to the Willamette Valley and Oregon City. It rains a lot in Western Oregon.

[@pamallinder3287]

That's what they do

[@bobmckinsey6169]

Trail of what

[@MozarkAdventures]

Check into GAIA GPS maps for traveling back country, forest roads, and trails.

[@travis303]

Both of those routes? So you're going to float your car down the river? haha

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

You didn’t know a Jeep Grand Cherokee floats? 😂😂

[@ryanwashere]

According to the video game, you need a Ford to cross the river.

[@travis303]

@@ryanwashere 🤣

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

@@ryanwashere Hahahaha!

[@rabsmith8725]

Why has it been permitted for landowners to prevent access to a national monument like the Oregon Trail, so much for the land of the free. It should be open to all, as it was in the time of the emigrants, as far as reasonably practicable.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Not sure, but I wondered the same!

[@robertsmith3073]

Thank you for your reply, happy wandering.

[@travis303]

You know, something about me (in reference to the cheap motel) That is what I usually do. I don't care about stuff like that. four walls and a roof and I'm generally pretty happy. Just a place to crash.

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Yep same for me. I like good water pressure too haha.

[@UMtiger311]

too bad you couldn't just ford the river at McDonald crossing

[@TravelwithaWiseguy]

Haha that would’ve been fun/wild 😂