lewis and clark

     

The Meriwether Lewis an William Clark Expedition (1804-1806), headed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, was the first American overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back.

Trivia about lewis and clark

  • Ken Karsmizki discovered a campsite near Great Falls, Mt., dating back to 1805, that may have been this pair's
  • Perhaps the young woman seen here is looking to these two expedition leaders for their next words to translate:(Sacajawea on 2000 dollar coin)
  • Around 1807, John Colter explored Yellowstone after he was released from this duo's expedition
  • From October 1804 to April 1805 this pair camped in N.D. with the Mandan Indians before heading west to Oregon
  • Cameahwait had planned on attacking this pair's expedition, until he noticed their guide was his sister
  • A 2004 stamp celebrated the 200th anniversary of this pair's expedition across the U.S.