Today
Despite the horrific history of the area, there are many landmarks and places to visit that are around and near to the Truckee trail that are named for the Donner party. In the links below, you can find some sites that are associated with the area now. From ski resorts to even a state park, there are all sorts of outdoor activities and fun to be had in the Sierra Nevada Mountains -- like being snowed in at your hotel or cabin on the lake.