The Covered Wagon
Two wagon caravans converge at what is now Kansas City, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. To complicate matters further, a love triangle develops, as pretty Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the dashing captain of the other caravan. Can Will overcome the skeleton in his closet and win Molly's heart?
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The Missouri River commercial and outfitting area, including Westport Landing and nearby Independence, that served as a principal departure zone for emigrant wagon trains.
Open profile →The Pacific Northwest destination sought by many 19th-century overland emigrants traveling the Oregon Trail.
Open profile →The broad grassland region traversed by emigrant wagon trains west of the Missouri River.
Open profile →The major mountain barrier crossed by Oregon-bound emigrants during their overland journey.
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