No the people traveling the Oregon Trail were too busy moving to Oregon to stop to pan or dig for gold.
The railroad was a much easier form of transportation than the wagon trains.
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Pioneers mostly used animals as their main means of travel on the Oregon Trail. They stopped to rest at Fort Walla Walla in the 1840s.
To slow or stop trail erosion, actions such as installing erosion control structures, using sustainable trail design techniques, implementing proper drainage systems, and promoting responsible trail use can be effective.
in Walla Walla
in Walla Walla
Independence Rock and Register Cliff are both in Wyoming. Chimney Rock in Western Nebraska is one of the landmarks along these trails. It is featured on the Nebraska State Quarter. Register Cliff http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Register_Cliff
The Oregon Trail was a rough trip and they carried most of the supplies they needed. There were no stores or malls to make a stop at, but vast desolate land with nothing. Every once in awhile they would get to a fort/trading post and get items they needed. Things like flour, dried beans, and other staples were bought.
stop using your car :D
When people stop using staroids your body will get used to the stariods and got obese