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Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

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Welcome to the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail!

This site celebrates the heroic expedition of the Corps of Discovery, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark. Thirty three people traveled with them into unknown territory, starting near what is now known as Wood River, Illinois in 1804, reaching the Pacific Ocean
in 1805 and returning in 1806. Today's trail follows their route as closely as possible given the changes over the years. It is approximately 3,700 miles long, beginning near Wood River, Illinois, and passes through portions of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The National Park Service does not own any portion of the trail. Various organizations and individuals are responsible for trail stewardship with oversite provided by the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail office.


Contact Information

Lewis & Clark NHT
1709 Jackson Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)514-9311 - Visitor Information
(402)514-9311 - Headquarters
(406)727-8733x311 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
You may fly to most of the major urban areas along the trail and then follow the trail by a vehicle of your choice.

By Car
Motor routes that approximately follow the route of the historic expedition were marked by state agencies in the 1960's. Please see our expanded web site for more information.

By Plane
Check with the local Chamber of Commerce for more information for each section of the trail or trail site.

Weather

Conditions vary from site to site, season to season, please check with each site before your visit.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wilderness Area
  • Backpacking
  • Kayaking

Recommended Activities
Portions of the trail can be explored by vehicle, by foot, by bicycle, horseback and by boat. The many visitor centers highlight local events and history of the trail. Our expanded web site will help you explore the trail in greater depth and with more detailed(c2)(a0)information. There are many festivals along the trail throughout the year. Please see our calendar in our expanded web site for updated information. You can reach our site at the "In Depth" button on the right.


 
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Find Hiking and Biking Trails
If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all. So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.