January 2021 Plot Your Path

What is trailwide messaging?

Trailwide messages help our entire Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail community nationwide—museums, visitor centers, parks, partners, and programs—share the same messages throughout the year amplifying our voice. Everyone is welcome to participate and join the celebrations, commemorations, and discussions. These pages are updated throughout the year, so remember to check back for more guidance, ideas, and resources!

 

January: Plot Your Path

A new year, new goals, and new adventure await. Plot out your park’s experiences for the year and how you plan to achieve them while also staying flexible to whatever you may encounter along the way.

Social Media
All our partners are encouraged to use #LewisandClarkTrail hashtags on trail-related social media posts to continue to inspire everyone to find their personal connections to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

This month’s hashtag: #PlotYourPath

We are always looking to increase the quality of the information on the official Trail webpage. If you have trails or other recreational opportunities at your site you would like featured, email a short write up and high quality photo to [e-mail]

Featured NPS.gov/lecl Webpages
State by State Guide

 

Ready-Made Posts

Become a Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Junior Ranger without leaving home by simply completing the online Junior Ranger program. #PlotYourPath #LewisandClarkTrailLearn more: https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm

#PlotYourPath on the #LewisandClarkTrail! Let the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail website assist you in planning. nps.gov/lecl

What do you notice about the world around you? How do you #PlotYourPath? During the course of their expedition, Lewis and Clark knew they were nearing the Pacific Ocean through drawing conclusions from their observations. Read all about it: https://www.nps.gov/articles/clark-knew-they-were-near-pacific.htm

One of William Clark’s on the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to plot their path and he was considered a master cartographer. “Every few days, Clark would take the notes from all of his observations and measurements and compare them to Lewis’ notes to draw maps of the river and landmarks to scale. The accuracy of his maps is widely admired …” Keep reading: https://www.nps.gov/articles/william_clark_cartographer.htm

Members of the Corps of Discovery first arrived at the village of Cahokia (in present day Illinois) on December 7, 1803. While encamped at nearby Wood River into May 1804, Lewis and Clark used the Cahokia Courthouse as a headquarters for collecting infor­mation, meeting with territorial leaders, gathering supplies, and corresponding with President Thomas Jefferson. The courthouse greatly facilitated their ability to comprehensively plan the expedition. #LewisandClarkTrail #PlotYourPathRead more: https://www.nps.gov/places/old-cahokia-courthouse.htm

Lewis and Clark Events That Happened This Month

(Ready-Made Posts)

On January 5, 1808, William Clark married Julia Hancock
More: https://www.nps.gov/articles/william-clark-julia-hancock-wedding-jan-5-1808.htm

On January 18, 1803, from his home in Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Congress asking for $2,500 to finance a trek to the American West- the trek that would become known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. More: Monticello (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)