News Release

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance

Date: March 20, 2020
Contact: National Park Service, [e-mail]

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.

Visitors can enjoy the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail online with photo galleries, maps and other digital content at nps.gov/lecl or by following the park’s social media channels.

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.  

The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick.   

For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness.   

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations.

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