The naturally carbonated water of
Hooper Springs
(left) in Soda Springs was a delight to Oregon Trail
encampments between 1840-1900 and still is to modern
travelers.
The wagons had traveled thirty miles that
day from the previous camp at Clover Creek. They always
celebrated having crossed the last of the Rocky Mountains.
From there it was all downhill following the river to
Oregon.
The photo above right is of the Oregon Trail Country Club
Golf Course at
Soda
Springs where golfers can hit their golf balls right
through the original wagon ruts still intact from the trail.
|
Sheep
Rock
near 
