Preparing an Expedition
Discover how the Lewis & Clark Expedition came to be, and how they prepared for the journey West
The Journey
Learn about how the Expedition unfolded, and how Native peoples helped the Corps of Discovery reach their destination
The Return
The Corps of Discovery had made it to the Pacific Ocean. Learn about their return east, and the lives of Lewis and Clark afterwards
The Expedition's Impact
The Expedition was notable for it's contributions to science, but it also had a profound impact on indigenous populations
Scientific Encounters
The Lewis & Clark Expedition made significant contributions to science, cartography, and the understanding of western North America
Last updated: October 25, 2017