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California Trail Auto Tours June 5th, 2026 – Registration Closed

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5/28/2025 Scheduled Maintenance

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Gravelly Ford Rut Tour Field Trip June 6th, 2025

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OCTA Calendar – Entry Deadline Reached

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I-80 Construction on Trail Center Exits

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Pioneer Christmas for Kids 2015

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Grandkids Appreciating Our History

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Upcoming Events

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1:00 PM - (Canceled) Sewing with Brenda - Hats and Mittens

10:00 AM - Bows & Throws: Archery

6:30 PM - International Observe the Moon Night: Sunset Yoga

1:00 PM - The Donner Party Experience

9:00 AM - National Public Lands Day - Trail Work and Picnic

10:00 AM - Open Sew

(Canceled) Sewing with Brenda - Hats and Mittens

Sunday 09/13/2026

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Arts & Crafts
Childrens
Family
Guest Presenter

This program has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Bows & Throws: Archery

Friday 09/18/2026

10:00 am-11:00 am

California Trail Interpretive Center

Family
Special

Join us for a morning of archery. This event is outdoors. Please dress for the weather and stay hydrated.

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International Observe the Moon Night: Sunset Yoga

Saturday 09/19/2026

6:30 pm-9:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Childrens
Evening
Family
Special

International Observe the Moon Night: Sunset Yoga 🌙 📅 When: Sept 19th at 6:30 PM 📍 Where: California Trail Center Celebrate International Observe the Moon [...]

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The Donner Party Experience

Friday 09/25/2026

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Hiking
Special

Step into history and walk alongside one of the most famous wagon trains of the American West. During this immersive program, participants will take a [...]

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National Public Lands Day - Trail Work and Picnic

Saturday 09/26/2026

9:00 am-1:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Special
Volunteer

Brush and Foliage Removal to improve safety corridor from Wildfires. There will be a Center sponsored picnic after the event. Registration is required to ensure [...]

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Open Sew

Sunday 09/27/2026

10:00 am-2:00 pm

California Trail Interpretive Center

Arts & Crafts

Have a sewing project you need advice on? Just want to learn how to use an old-fashioned treadle machine? The last Sunday of each month [...]

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Events on Sunday 09/13/2026

(Canceled) Sewing with Brenda - Hats and Mittens

13 Sep 26

Elko

Events on Friday 09/18/2026

Bows & Throws: Archery

18 Sep 26

Elko

Events on Saturday 09/19/2026

International Observe the Moon Night: Sunset Yoga

19 Sep 26

Elko

Events on Friday 09/25/2026

The Donner Party Experience

25 Sep 26

Elko

Events on Saturday 09/26/2026

National Public Lands Day - Trail Work and Picnic

26 Sep 26

Elko

Events on Sunday 09/27/2026

Open Sew

27 Sep 26

Elko

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California Trail Interpretive Center

1 Interpretive Center Way

Hunter Exit 292

Elko, Nevada 89801

(775) 738-1849

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Who We Are

Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit primarily serving rural Nevada to inspire exploration of the natural world, responsible habitat stewardship, and dedication to community. Through a formal agreement with the Bureau of Land Management, NOS cooperatively provides education resources, staffing, and outreach assistance. Working with and at the California Trail Interpretive Center, NOS delivers youth, training, and community programs that deepen connections to the natural world and our historic and cultural sites.

Hours of Operation

The California Trail Interpretive Center is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 8:30am-5:00pm. Grounds and trails are open from 8 am to 5:30 pm.

Admission is free and includes access to the visitor center, museum, and trails. RV and bus parking is available.

The center is closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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California Trail Interpretive Center
1 Interpretive Center Way
Hunter Exit 292
Elko, Nevada 89801

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Phone: (775) 738-1849

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California Trail Auto Tours June 5th, 2026 – Registration Closed

Schuttler Wagon

5/28/2025 Scheduled Maintenance

Gravelly Ford Rut Tour Field Trip June 6th, 2025

OCTA Calendar – Entry Deadline Reached

I-80 Construction on Trail Center Exits

Pioneer Christmas

April 2016 Programs

Pioneer Christmas for Kids 2015

Grandkids Appreciating Our History

Make Your Own Buzz Saw

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