Along the trail, you'll learn why the Missouri ranchers didn't like the Texas ranchers, why a longhorn is a great steer, and other vital facts. There's serious history in all this, and the narrative makes it fun to read. There are also suggestions for lesson ideas, as well as background on how some of the photos were created.
Images are outstanding, and the range of subject areas is interesting.
Interesting site for a student interested in how historical characters acquire mythic proportions. There are extensive links to web resources, a complete narrative, and lots of activities suitable for use in a variety of instructional settings. You can also use the material if you have another way of introducing the narrative. They're a great introduction to the use of primary sources in studying historical events. Students may be particularly interested in comparing first-hand accounts of an event with the way in which those same events are presented today.