The story of the Donner Party (1846-1847) [Truckee CA] The Visitor Center isn't very big but nice... it features exhibits highlighting the Emigrant Experience, the Donner Party, the Land of the...

Great museum. Lots of information, tons of history in the area. Decorated very well with loads of historic artifacts. I don't really want to spoil it. Go and check it out. Great value.

This is a great place to stop on the way to Tahoe or Donner. Right off the freeway and easy to find. Lots of parking - also easy to park your camper... Parking is $10 per car but the entrance to...

My eldest son is starting 4th grade this fall, and with two educator parents, the whole family ended up marrying California history with our summer vacation. After exploring Gold Country, we...

For the past few months I became obsessed with the story of the Donner Party. Its odd, I know, but I heard a podcast about it and read an entire book about them and well I may be a minor...