The Donner Party: Retracing the PERILOUS Journey | Hunting History (S1)

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The Donner Party: Retracing the PERILOUS Journey | Hunting History (S1)

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♪♪ I'm standing at the summit of Donner Pass with Donner Lake behind me. In 1846, nearly 90 emigrants became trapped here in the snow. The saga begins like any classic story from the Oregon Trail, with settlers heading west in search of fertile soil and the promise of a better life. Standing between them and their dreams of California is one last r... Read More

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