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Supporting Volunteers along the Lewis and Clark Trail

Volunteer speaks to group of young students outside. Green trees and meadow behind. Volunteer is older man with white beard. He holds a photo of a leaf. — Ben Hagyard, an education volunteer at Travelers’ Rest State Park, teaches young students about the life cycle of the cottonwood forest.

About this article: This article was originally published in the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2022 Annual Report.

Article by: Ashley Danielson. Volunteer and Partnerships Specialsit, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

Volunteerism continues to be a vital link on the Lewis and Clark Trail between sites and visitors. In 2022, volunteers across the Lewis and Clark Trail contributed more than 64,000 hours! This year, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail provided financial assistance to 14 sites in support of volunteer programs. Items purchased included safety equipment, supplies for historic gardens, and environmental education products. Below is a snapshot of the volunteer programs at work in 2022 along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

Man in Forest Service uniform poses with older man. They hold a certificate. Behind is a Lewis and Clark exhibit.

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Volunteer Jim Meade (right) received the Jeffersonian Award for nearly 10,000 hours of service since the center opened in 1998. Great Falls, MT.