California Trail Heritage Alliance

California Trail Heritage Alliance The California Trail Center Foundation works with the community and our partners to enhance the values of the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Our Alliance was initially established as the California Trail Center Foundation to ensure the completion of the California Trail Interpretive Center and its' exhibits in Elko, Nevada. With the completion of the Sutter's Fort exhibit in 2014, the Trail Center has been in full operation. Our mission has evolved to enhance the California Trail experience for our community, the public and future gene

rations. We support the educational and interpretive activities at the California Trail Interpretive Center and promote the protection and preservation of the national historic California Trail for present and future generations. Our Board of Directors includes a voting core of 9 primarily local individuals and a nonvoting cadre of 8 folks who have expertise, interest and involvement with some aspect of the national historic California Trail. Our Alliance meets monthly and works closely with the Bureau of Land Management who operates the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada. We work closely with our many partners including the City and County of Elko, the State of Nevada, the Great Basin Institute and the Southern Nevada Conservancy, the Oregon-California Trial Association, Trails West, and Humboldt Highroad.

California Trail Interpretive Center Free AdmissionInterstate80 Hunter Exit 8 miles West of Elko, Nevada.Elko's amazing ...
07/28/2026

California Trail Interpretive Center Free Admission
Interstate80 Hunter Exit 8 miles West of Elko, Nevada.
Elko's amazing Pioneer History Museum shares art and the love of wagon trains, railroads, gold rush, and native Americans. Stop in for a visit and be prepared for an amazing experience.





California Trail Interpretive CenterElko, Nevada 775-738-1849 information Free AdmissionBasin To Range ExchangeFlash b...
07/28/2026

California Trail Interpretive Center
Elko, Nevada 775-738-1849 information Free Admission
Basin To Range Exchange
Flash back to the Indian Market held at the Trail Center. Amazing one-of-a-kind artistry. I am pleased to introduce you to Leah Brady. Her authentic-original baskets are wonderful! Stop in to visit the Trail Center located on Highway 80, 8 miles West of Elko.
Learn the story of the wagon trains, gold rush, and pioneer history.
Life sized murals tell the story, and hands on displays give you a feel for life in the 1840's.




Susanne Susanne Kaime Reese has been posting and sharing her original photography to this page since 2016. The Californ...
07/13/2026

Susanne Susanne Kaime Reese has been posting and sharing her original photography to this page since 2016. The California Trail Heritage Alliance is the voice of volunteers who strive to assist the Trail Center in communications, to alert the public when events or learning opportunities exist, and to enhance winter visitation.
*Ben Victor Sculpture
The Trail Center is a community treasure and it takes a community to support and strengthen outreach and education, as well as overall success. We love the Trail Center....... and it takes more than one visit to start to see all of its attributes! Free admission!




07/06/2026

The California Trail Heritage Alliance
is the voice of volunteers who strive to
assist the Trail Center in communications, to alert the public when events or learning opportunities exist, and to enhance winter visitation. The Trail Center is a community treasure and it takes a community to support and strengthen outreach and education, as well as overall success. We love the Trail Center....... and it takes more than one visit to start to see all of its attributes!




ARTISTS START YOUR ENGINES!NEVADA WILD ART EXHIBIT * FAMILY FUN * KIDS LOVE ART!SOUTHFORK GALLERY/ CTICCalifornia Tr...
06/29/2026

ARTISTS START YOUR ENGINES!
NEVADA WILD ART EXHIBIT * FAMILY FUN * KIDS LOVE ART!
SOUTHFORK GALLERY/ CTIC
California Trail Interpretive Center * ELKO NEVADA
TRIBUTE TO THE 42ND NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING
Opening and Reception January 28th -
Free Admission 755-738-1849 information
Basin To Range Exchange is featuring artists from Elko County and Clark County in this unique and wonderful Fine Art Exhibit! Original Art in various media. Meet the Artists and read about them in Everything Elko Magazine monthly Featured Artist Page.
nevadawildart.com






We're in the final set up stretch for Trail Days - Freedom 250 Celebration!775-738-1849 FREE Admission Fun for All Ag...
05/28/2026

We're in the final set up stretch for Trail Days - Freedom 250 Celebration!
775-738-1849 FREE Admission Fun for All Ages!
Gold Panning
Wagon Rides
Native Artists, Speakers, and Demos
Live Music
Live Animals
Shoshone Tacos
Burgers and Hot Dogs
Basket Weaving
Prizes
Contests
Axe Throwing and Archery
TONS more!
June 6th and 7th - 8 miles west of Elko, NV!
1 Interpretive Center Way
Hunter exit 292 on I80

We're in the final set up stretch for Trail Days - Freedom 250 Celebration! 9-4 both days. All info in the event link ^^^^

Just over a week until the big weekend.

FREE admission
Gold Panning
Wagon Rides
Native Artists, Speakers, and Demos
Live Music
Live Animals
Shoshone Tacos
Burgers and Hot Dogs
Basket Weaving
Prizes
Contests
Axe Throwing and Archery
TONS more!

June 6th and 7th - 8 miles west of Elko, NV!

1 Interpretive Center Way
Hunter exit 292 on I80

Trail Days - June 6 and 7th, 2026No Admission Fee 775-738-1849California Trail Interpretive Center.8 miles West of Elko...
05/28/2026

Trail Days - June 6 and 7th, 2026
No Admission Fee 775-738-1849
California Trail Interpretive Center.
8 miles West of Elko on Interstate 80
Hands on History and Stories from the trail.







Address

P. O. Box 1778
Elko, NV
89803

Telephone

+17753402031

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