Is there a way to play Oregon Trail online?

A huge selection of classic educational games including “The Oregon Trail,” “Number Munchers,” and “Lemonade Stand” are available online for free. There’s no download required, either they all run in your web browser.

How did they treat dysentery on the Oregon Trail?

Castor oil was used to treat dysentery and other bowel disorders. Mountain fever: Usually not fatal, with symptoms such as intestinal discomfort, diarrhea, headache, skin rashes, respiratory distress and fever.

How long did it take to walk the Oregon Trail?

four to six months

How long would it take to drive the Oregon Trail?

three weeks

Where is the Oregon Trail today?

The eastern part of the Oregon Trail spanned part of what is now the state of Kansas and nearly all of what are now the states of Nebraska and Wyoming. The western half of the trail spanned most of the current states of Idaho and Oregon.