Try going overland across the Great Plains and huge mountain ranges, crossing the Isthmus of Panama, or rounding Cape Horn on the tip of South America. Whichever route you decide to take, you will see many historical sights. Become Jerrod Wilson and experience each trek as you travel from New York to California. Gold Rush! includes the three routes tens of thousands took to the gold regions. It was certainly one of the most exciting times in American history. Gold Rush! takes you back to the year 1849, when gold was discovered in California.