Ok when i clicked download it gave me two options for where to download it. I tried both but they only opened up word. i don't know what to do.

Playing this game was one of the few happy memories from my childhood.

Oregon Trail Deluxe
http://free-game-downloads.mosw.com/abandonware/pc/educational_games/games_n_r/oregon_trail_deluxe.html

I think I actually preferred the updated version to the original.

i loved this game.. on an apple ii. holy crow, i'm getting old.