News Release

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2023 Annual Report Released

News Release Date: April 16, 2024

Contact: Mark Weekley

OMAHA, NE. – 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.   

“It was a great year on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and a great year at the National Park Service Trail headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska,” said Superintendent Mark Weekley. “We have an outstanding annual report that highlights the projects we have done with our many amazing partners.” In 2023, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail revitalized our Visual Resources Inventory program and hosted a Midwest National Trails open house.

The Lewis and Clark NHT interpretation team embarked on a five-year, inclusive storytelling project to recenter York as a valued and integral member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 

The 2023 Annual Report also details a transition in the Geotourism program, tribal engagement in Montana, partnerships and other Lewis and Clark Trail updates. 

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail issues annual reports to mark milestones in its work with partners across the country. To find the 2023 Annual Report, as well educational content and information about the many historic sites and visitor centers along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, visit the official website: www.nps.gov/lecl.   

ABOUT THE LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL. The 4,900-mile-long Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail follows the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition across North America and passes through the territories of more than sixty tribes. For additional information about the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, please call 402-661-1806 or visit www.nps.gov/lecl and join the conversation by following @LewisandClarkNHT.  

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s more than 400 national parks and work with communities across the nation to preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.