https://www.nps.gov/lecl News releases from Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. en-us https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/terrain360-and-the-national-park-service-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-embark-on-a-historic-mapping-expedition-of-the-yellowstone-river.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:18:00 EST In a groundbreaking collaboration, Terrain360, the National Park Service’s (NPS) Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and the Lewis and Clark Trust, Inc. is proud to announce a project that aims to map a portion of the Yellowstone River. The mapping will use state-of-the art 360° ultra-high-definition spherical imagery to capture 507 miles of river starting just south of Livingston, Montana to the confluence of the Missouri-Yellowstone Rivers. This monumental endeavor will generate over 1 million ultra-high-resolution images, providing an unparalleled view of this historically significant river. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/terrain360-and-the-national-park-service-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-embark-on-a-historic-mapping-expedition-of-the-yellowstone-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2023-annual-report-released.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:20:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2023 Annual Report. The report documents a year of work with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2023-annual-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2022-annual-report-released.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:00:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is pleased to share its 2022 Annual Report. Highlights include a collaborative panoramic mapping project, the National Freeman Tilden Award, Lewis and Clark Trail resource documentation, web and NPS mobile app updates, and the yearly spending and projects report. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2022-annual-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-trail-junior-ranger-program-wins-national-park-service-s-freeman-tilden-award.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:59:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Specialist Caitlin Campbell has won the Freeman Tilden Award, the highest award presented to a National Park Service individual to recognize outstanding contributions to the profession of interpretation. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-trail-junior-ranger-program-wins-national-park-service-s-freeman-tilden-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:42:00 EST A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-west-virginia-creates-131-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:11:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,187,125 visitors to national parks in West Virginia spent $108.9 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 1,447 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $131 million. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-west-virginia-creates-131-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2021-annual-report-released.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:12:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2021 Annual Report. The report documents a year of work with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.  https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2021-annual-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-trail-junior-ranger-program-wins-nai-media-award.htm Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:50:00 EST Each year, agencies and organizations engaged in public outreach submit publications, videos, digital campaigns, and exhibits for competition in NAI’s media awards. The Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Activity Journal was awarded first place NAI Media Award in the book category after receiving top marks for thoughtful messaging and innovative online components. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-trail-junior-ranger-program-wins-nai-media-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/mnrr/learn/news/mulberry-bend-overlook-closed-for-repairs.htm Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:33:00 EST Mulberry Bend Overlook will be closed temporarily while the park addresses accessibility issues at the overlook. The trail is being redesigned and reconstructed. https://www.nps.gov/mnrr/learn/news/mulberry-bend-overlook-closed-for-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/travelers-can-connect-with-new-lewis-and-clark-trail-online-hub.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:25:00 EST (OMAHA, NE) July 19, 2021 — As travelers seek out more authentic ways to connect with people and places, the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail unveils the ultimate online trip-planning portal, lewisandclark.travel. This website is designed to help visitors learn more about the host communities, local businesses, and attractions located along the 4,900-mile trail that runs from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Pacific Ocean. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/travelers-can-connect-with-new-lewis-and-clark-trail-online-hub.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-to-resume-indoor-visitor-services.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:43:00 EST Omaha, Neb. – Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will resume indoor visitor services at their visitor center in Omaha, Neb. starting July 1, consistent with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Interior. All services will return to pre-pandemic levels, including issuance of the park passes, access to restroom facilities, and the reopening of Riverfront Books. Some exhibits will be modified or removed to reduce risks associated with COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-to-resume-indoor-visitor-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/new-junior-ranger-program-available-across-the-lewis-and-clark-trail.htm Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:27:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail announces the debut of a trailwide Junior Ranger program, which is now available at more than 30 locations in 13 states across the country. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/new-junior-ranger-program-available-across-the-lewis-and-clark-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-celebrates-virtual-national-park-week-2021.htm Fri, 16 Apr 2021 03:22:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will celebrate National Park Week April 17-25, 2021. We encourage you to participate in one of our virtual activities to help you celebrate National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-celebrates-virtual-national-park-week-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/one-year-anniversary-of-the-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-extension.htm Tue, 12 May 2020 02:00:00 EST An expedition is only as successful as its preparation. On May 12, 2019, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail was extended to include eastern sites that played vital roles in the planning and supply procurement for the Corps of Discovery expedition. With a new historical trail head at the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Trail now winds 4,900 miles to St. Louis, Missouri, along the Missouri River to the Great Plains, across the Rockies and on to the Pacific Ocean. This week, we celebrate the first anniversary of this 1,200 mile extension. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/one-year-anniversary-of-the-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-extension.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-celebrates-virtual-national-park-week.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:28:00 EST The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will celebrate National Park Week April 18-26, 2020. We encourage you to participate in one of our virtual activities to help you celebrate National Park Week while social distancing at home. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-celebrates-virtual-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:19:00 EST Omaha, Neb, – The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail visitor center is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 23, 2020 the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail visitor center in Omaha, Nebraska is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/aianta-to-highlight-tribes-along-the-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail.htm Wed, 22 Jan 2020 03:55:00 EST In partnership with the National Park Service, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association will work with Tribes to develop cultural heritage content and itineraries for the websites LewisAndClark.travel and NativeAmerica.travel. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/aianta-to-highlight-tribes-along-the-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/follow-lewis-and-clark-this-summer-as-a-citizen-scientist.htm Wed, 29 May 2019 02:14:00 EST In the early 19th century, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an ambitious expedition across the western United States. Lewis and Clark greatly expanded our knowledge of the country’s geography and biological diversity through their specimen collection, mapping of the landscape and detailed journal entries. This year NASA and the National Park Service encourage the public to follow in these explorers’ footsteps through a new citizen science challenge from June 1 to Sept. 2. Use your smart phone and the NASA GLOBE Observer (GO) app to map land cover along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and elsewhere to assist scientists studying environmental changes. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/follow-lewis-and-clark-this-summer-as-a-citizen-scientist.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/sixteen-states-4-900-miles-one-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail.htm Fri, 10 May 2019 01:00:00 EST Omaha, Neb. –No trip begins without preparation and this is especially true for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. To commemorate the importance of preparation for the expedition, 1,200 miles have just been added to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act signed on March 12, 2019 includes the trail extension, which adds an additional 1,200 miles to the national historic trail starting at the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/sixteen-states-4-900-miles-one-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/american-solar-challenge-2018.htm Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:06:00 EST American Solar Challenge 2018 is starting from the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Omaha, NE. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/american-solar-challenge-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/stewart-l-udall-award.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2015 03:40:00 EST Western National Parks Association Selects Lewis and Clark Trail employees for the Stewart L Udall Award. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/stewart-l-udall-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/open-house-for-proposed-entry-fee.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST MISSOURI RIVER BASIN LEWIS & CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER NEW FEE PROPOSAL OPEN HOUSE https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/open-house-for-proposed-entry-fee.htm