The year is 1837. The American West is untamed, uncivilized, & largely unclaimed. U.S. President Andrew Jackson, in a race with the British & Russians, sends a wagon train of would-be settlers into the uncharted Oregon territory, led by his close friend, mountain man & veteran Sam Brentwood. Teaming up with trail hand Whip Holt, widow Claudia Humphries, & a colourful group of courageous pioneers, Brentwood sets off from New York, heading westward to Independence, Missouri
- the last outpost of civilization before the unknown & treacherous dangers of a new frontier. Along the way they will form unbreakable friendships, fight unforeseen enemies, & face unimaginable & often fatal odds. But in spite of the hardships & heartaches, the tragedies & triumphs, they will risk their lives to follow their dreams
- & forge a nation's destiny. This is their story.