Lots of people died on the Oregon Trail. They died of diseases, food poisoning, physical accidents, and many other causes. Just 3 miles east of Government Camp, a woman pioneer died on her way to Oregon City. She was very sick for a few days and her husband and two kids stayed with her by the side of Barlow Road, hoping she would recover. When she died, they buried her there. Her grave was later discovered by workers building the Mt. Hood Loop Highway in 1924, and her grave was then moved a bit to the side of the highway. Ever since then, people who visited the simple grave left little trinkets as tokens of appreciation and sympathy. This video was recorded in July 2013, during a history bicycle tour organized by the Emilio Trampuz of the Mountain High Snowsport Club in Portland, Oregon. This was an opportunity to share some stories about the first Oregon settlers. Thanks to the 7 photographers who have contributed their pictures: Bruce McGavin, Chuck Westergren, Dan Lane, John Davis, Kristine Canham, Kurt Wilke, and Lisa Miller. Thanks to the 3 people who took videos: Lisa Miller, Scott Stepan, and Kurt Wilke. Most of this video is footage from Kurt Wilke, who recorded the video with Emilio's camera and some still photos with his own camera.

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