Pioneer Trails Adventures

Update 5/20: Ralph still has pain in his head, the doctors are deciding if taking out the right mastoid bone (left was removed on 5/7) too is the right decision. He is doing better, but still weak. The infection has spread to his blood, so the doctors are keeping a close eye on him at KU Medical Center. Your continued prayers are welcome and appreciated. He's been in KU for over 2 weeks now! Update 5/12: thank you so much for your prayers! He woke up this morning and... is clear headed. They removed intubation, he is breathing, talking and they are getting him up to walk. Praising God and still believing in complete healing. He still has major infections, tomorrow is the spinal tap. Please keep praying! This great man is in need of urgent prayers. He's unresponsive in ICU with major infections in his body. I believe in the power of prayer!

I know everyone is anxious to see this smiling face up on the Square, but this year has not turned out as we had hoped. Ralph is very ill and in need of as many prayers as you can give him! We are still doing selective tours with alternate drivers, so please plan your visits in advance and call to see what days we will have tours available. 816-254-2466 Ralph appreciates you all so much and is praying for a full recovery so he can give more amazing tours!

Merry Christmas!

We will have the sleigh out this Friday, December 4th from 12-6 pm! Please call 816-254-2466 for reservations!

Public Holiday Events for 2020! November 13th - Independence Square Virtual Lighting 6 pm. Come out and enjoy the lights with 15-20 minute Sleigh or Surrey rides $10 adults/$7 children (2-12 yrs) until 9 pm! November 13-14th Independence Square Holiday Open House, shop for those unique gifts and support local businesses! ... November 20th - Englewood Sleigh Rides by donation only. 6-9 pm in the Englewood Arts District on Winner Rd. December 4th - Living Windows Display on the Independence Square, with Sleigh or Surrey rides for only $5 per person. 6-9 pm December 18th - Englewood Surrey rides by donation only. 6-9 pm in the Englewood Arts District on Winner Rd. ~ No tickets required in advance.

Come join us for a special, spooky tour this Halloween season! We'll tell the stories of haunted houses and ghostly stores right here in Independence. You’ll see the very spot where public hangings took place and where some say spirits still roam the streets each night looking for revenge! It all ends with a personal spiritual account from our Wagon Master and the best part is you’ll be safe and sound under our covered wagon the whole night! $10 per person, 30 minute tour. ~C...lick here to reserve the 7:30 pm tour: https://fareharbor.com//19496/availability/533698363/book/ ~Click here to reserve the 8:15 pm tour: https://fareharbor.com//19496/availability/533698364/book/ Pick up location is outside the 1859 Jail, 217 N. Main St. (Museum is not open and not included in tour). No restrooms available. Located in the Historical District of Independence, Missouri. For questions call 816-254-2466. Last weekend sold out, so purchase your tickets in advance!

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We sure enjoyed this amazing home school group yesterday! Pictured on the Oregon Trail out of Independence!

We have had some dates open up for our neighborhood sleigh rides as city events are canceled this year! If you live in an HOA and would like to organize a fun afternoon or evening sleigh rides, let us know!

Happy Birthday to the best Wagon Master on the frontier!

The festival is canceled BUT we are NOT! Come and join us in celebrating the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails with a one of a kind tour! Travel as a pioneer, see where they started out of Independence, the hardships and joys along the trail - plus a lot more!... Special weekend hours and pricing! September 4-7th 10 am to 6 pm all weekend long! Please visit our website at www.pioneertrailsadventures.com to reserve your tour or call 816-254-2466. Special pricing will reflect in the reservations portal. Square Tour - 15 minutes $10 City Limits Tour - 45 minutes $20 Full City Tour - 90 minutes $30 Children ages 2-12 $7 for any tour (under 2 free) Tour pick up location is at Truman & Main Street (217 N. Main St.) ~We are not affiliated with the 1859 Jail and is not included in the tour. Contact the Jackson County Historical Society for museum tickets. Jackson County mask order in effect.

Come visit us for a historical tour down the Oregon Trail, Civil War battlefields and see homes with bullet holes still in them, Truman History and much more! Call 816-254-2466 to make a reservation!

Looking for an educational adventure, home schooling your children, need Summer activities, have guests who'd love to see the history of your great city? We'd love to welcome you! We are requiring reservations due to the decreased amount of tourists since COVID-19. Thank you for supporting your locally owned businesses!

Anyone who's spent an afternoon on the Historic Independence Square knows these sounds: the clopping of hooves, the rumble of wagon timber and the gravel in t...he voice of a man named Ralph. As restrictions from COVID-19 are slowly lifted, we are happy to report Pioneer Trails Adventures has resumed tours of the Square.

Historical tours given on the Independence MO Square Mon -Sat! Have you lived in the area your whole life and don't really know the history? Don't wait any longer! Do you have children who would love to take an adventure into the past?... Do you know what animals pulled the covered wagons, what famous outlaws walked along these streets, that 2 Civil War battles were fought right here! All ages will love this adventure, call today for your reservation! 816-254-2466 Support local tourism! #smallbusiness

Hitting the trails again this Saturday, May 16th! FREE Square tours! Our City Limits and Full City tours will be available at regular rates. Please call for a reservation 816-254-2466. Visit our website at www.pioneertrailsadventures.com Support your local businesses and tourism, we were all hit hard by the COVID restrictions! Please share and comment! :)