William Becknell – “Father of the Santa Fe Trail”
In 1822, Trader William Becknell pioneered the Santa Fe Trail as a trade route by bringing the first wagons full of goods to this previously remote area. How and why he did it is an amazing story filled with bravery, adventure and danger.Search
I would like to walk the route with my son. Thinking a year of planning would /will be needed. So looking at a start date in spring of 2018. I would like to do it complete with a wagon and oxen or a mule. I am thinking of making the trip for more than self satisfaction. Is there any thoughts, ideas, desires from others that I can take with me? Input and directions and resources would be very much appriciated. I currently live on the trail and think of this daily.