Like our forefathers who left the comforts and security of their homes in 1849, many courageous people will leave comfort and family behind and begin the journey from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California by wagon train in 1999. This time the call of adventure is not so much to find gold in the hills of California, but to touch the gold character found within, as well as the gold found in friendships along the way. There are a number of ways you can be part of the celebration. The first and foremost, of course, is to join us for all or part of the trip. We know that most of you have jobs and responsibilities that may restrain you from five months on the trail.
Sponsorship is another way of participating.
The California National Historical Trail Wagon Train is a non-profit organization. Your donation makes this journey possible. The California Trail Award is a special sponsorship that will help youth participate in this historic event. We are helping adolescent youth seeking to turn their lives in a positive direction. These young people have been selected to participate following an extensive treatment that has given them the desire to turn their lives away from drugs, alcohol and juvenile delinquency.