What happened to all the bodies along the Oregon Trail?
What happened to all the bodies along the Oregon Trail? The Oregon Trail has been called the world's longest graveyard, with one body, on average, buried every 80 yards or so. People lost their lives to influenza, cholera, severe dysentery, or accidents.
What did people on the Oregon Trail do for fun?
Traveling on the Oregon Trail would get boring after some time. Settlers walked all day and ate the same food for months. To keep themselves entertained they brought instruments and told stories. Children would play games with their friends.
How much did it cost to join a wagon train?
When a family decided to join a wagon train, it often had to save money for three to five years before it could even begin the journey. The wagon cost around $400. The cost of the trip with supplies could be as much as $1,000.