EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM AND BOOKSTORE DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK

TRUCKEE, CA

Layia glandulosa - whitedaisy tidytips Layia glandulosa growing on an unstable hillside adjacent to mountain big sagebrush steppe in good ecological condition. It is notable that Layia glandulosa, perhaps like many species of the tarweed subgroup of Asteraceae, is more abundant where disturbance is regular. This species was not observed in the adjacent sagebrush steppe. This site occurs along the Thomas Creek Drainage just east of the Thomas Creek trailhead, southwest Reno, Carson Range, Washoe County, Nevada.
Layia glandulosa - whitedaisy tidytips Credit: Matt Lavin

The Emigrant Trail Museum and Bookstore in Donner Memorial State Park in Truckee, CA is a unique and fascinating place to visit. The museum contains a wealth of information about the original settlers of the area and their journey along the Emigrant Trail. The museum is housed in a replica of a mid-19th century log cabin, complete with period artifacts and furniture. Outside the museum building, visitors will find a wagon and a replica of a covered wagon, which are both reminders of the hardships endured by the early pioneers.

The bookstore offers a wide selection of books and other materials related to the history of the area. Visitors can purchase books about the Donner Party, the California Gold Rush, and other topics related to the region. Additionally, the bookstore stocks unique gift items related to the area's history.

The grounds of the museum are also home to a memorial honoring the Donner Party, a group of pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the winter of 1846-1847. The memorial consists of a large granite monument and two bronze plaques, one of which lists the names of all the individuals who were part of the doomed expedition. The memorial also contains informational kiosks, which provide visitors with a detailed history of the Donner Party tragedy.

The museum provides visitors with an interesting and educational experience, as they learn more about the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers of the area. The museum and bookstore are open year-round and provide a great opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the area.

EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM AND BOOKSTORE DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TRUCKEE CA. US MID #8400600526

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Layia glandulosa - whitedaisy tidytips Layia glandulosa growing on an unstable hillside adjacent to mountain big sagebrush steppe in good ecological condition. It is notable that Layia glandulosa, perhaps like many species of the tarweed subgroup of Asteraceae, is more abundant where disturbance is regular. This species was not observed in the adjacent sagebrush steppe. This site occurs along the Thomas Creek Drainage just east of the Thomas Creek trailhead, southwest Reno, Carson Range, Washoe County, Nevada.
Layia glandulosa - whitedaisy tidytips Layia glandulosa growing on an unstable hillside adjacent to mountain big sagebrush steppe in good ecological condition. It is notable that Layia glandulosa, perhaps like many species of the tarweed subgroup of Asteraceae, is more abundant where disturbance is regular. This species was not observed in the adjacent sagebrush steppe. This site occurs along the Thomas Creek Drainage just east of the Thomas Creek trailhead, southwest Reno, Carson Range, Washoe County, Nevada.
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EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM AND BOOKSTORE DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK
12593 DONNER PASS RD
TRUCKEE
CA
96161

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MID # 8400600526
Name EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM AND BOOKSTORE DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
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LAT/LONG 39.333339, -120.184169
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 001204
US Census Block: 1030