Many of you may be familiar with “The Oregon Trail”, either from history or through the infamous video game.
But did you know that the leader of the expedition that mapped it was named John Fremont?
Even further, did you know he had a young native teenager with him on his expeditions named Billy Chinook?
Yep, Billy Chinook played a pivotal role in the history of Central Oregon.
This week, Central Oregon Daily’s Scott Elnes tells us more about teenage Billy’s eagerness to join the expedition to map a path out west.
