Oxen tip over due to high winds. Lose two days. Date: Feb. 25, 2025 Weather: Windy Health: Meh Food: 242 lbs Next landmark: 48 miles Miles traveled: 948 Times bitten by snake: 16 Rivers successfully forded: 0 High winds reported in the Scotts Bluff area today. Please secure your wagon and stop dissin’ Terry. What do you mean a snake bit you? Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska was essential landmark for those traversing the Oregon Trail. Today, more than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can be seen. There are also numerous museums, historic sites, and original trail segments, including around Scott’s Bluff, located the length of the trail. Have you explored the Oregon Trail? Ugh, there went the axle. Image 1: Replica (if you couldn’t tell) oxen toppled over after a previous wind storm at Scotts Bluff National Monument. Image 2: A replica Conestoga wagon with ox team on display with rocky bluff in background scottsbluffnps Image 3: Up close view of replica oxen...