David Vixie, winner of the 2005 Disney Teacher of the Year, takes his 8th grade students on a wagon trip on the Oregon/California Trail with wagons, horses, oxen, mules and students in period dress. The students have to overcome many obstacles on this incredible journey. This is a powerful story of personal growth as David is dealing with the unexpected loss of his 18 year old daughter. Unexpectedly he saves the life of one of his students...