Western Historic Trails Center

Follow in the footsteps of early travelers to Iowa. See what they saw during their travels on the Lewis and Clark, Oregon, California and Mormon Trails.

Enjoy exhibits, films, maps and family-friendly events at the Lied Historical Building on the Path of Names. Walk or bike along the trails to the banks of the Missouri River and other destinations around Council Bluffs and Omaha, Nebraska. The National Park Service designed and built this as a center for exploration.