I was once a route for those seeking gold, now a path through the mountains. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider a famous migration route in American history.
Answer
Oregon Trail
Explanation
The Oregon Trail was used by pioneers moving west in search of land and gold.
This is an easy geography riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Oregon Trail.
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