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A pioneer wagon typical of those the pioneers used to travel to California. Many did not make it, and the mountains looming over this wagon are a major reason why. Just off I-80 west of Lake Tahoe is a memorial to the Donner Party of 1846-47, whose fate has become legend. The Internet of course has a ton of information about this ill-fated (an understatement) group of pioneers. One of the best places to start is by viewing Ric Burns' excellent documentary, "The Donner Party", in the PBS American Experience series. It's online. Google it and ye shall find. Photographed in Death Valley. Copyright 2011 Don Struke .
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