States 31-33 – “Golden West: California, Minnesota, Oregon”
Manifest Destiny calls! California (Sep. 9, 1850) gold-rushed; Minnesota (May 11, 1858) lakes abounded; Oregon (Feb. 14, 1859) trailed West.
- History Spotlight: Gold Rush and Oregon Trail grit.
- RV Adventures: CA’s Yosemite (fits your Thor RV!); MN’s Voyageurs NP; OR’s Crater Lake.
- Media Magic: “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London (CA/OR); from thesurlyhousewife.com/books-about-california/.
- Hands-On Fun: Gold panning and trail mix recipes.
- Membership Perks: NARM at CA’s Getty Center.
- Challenge: Wagon train role-play—westward ho!
California:
MInnesota:
Oregon: