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Lewis & Clark National Historic TrailTheme(s): Westward Expansion | |
Description:
Welcome to the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail!
This site celebrates the heroic expedition of the Corps of Discovery, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark. Thirty three people traveled with them into unknown territory, starting near what is now known as Wood River, Illinois in 1804, reaching the Pacific Ocean
in 1805 and returning in 1806. Today's trail follows their route as closely as possible given the changes over the years. It is approximately 3,700 miles long, beginning near Wood River, Illinois, and passes through portions of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The National Park Service does not own any portion of the trail. Various organizations and individuals are responsible for trail stewardship with oversite provided by the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail office.
Designations:
National Historic Trail (March 21, 1978)
Accessibility:
Most buildings at federal and state sites generally meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards. Some trail segments in urban areas may be accessible to all. However, many of the more rural trail segments are located along rivers
and may not be appropriate for wheelchair use. Because of the varied character of the many sites and trail segments, it is best to inquire locally about accessibility when you contact specific sites about your visit.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Swimming | Wilderness Area | Backpacking | Kayaking | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | And more.
Directions to Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Plane:
You may fly to most of the major urban areas along the trail and then follow the trail by a vehicle of your choice.
Car:
Motor routes that approximately follow the route of the historic expedition were marked by state agencies in the 1960's. Please see our expanded web site for more information.
Public Transportation
Check with the local Chamber of Commerce for more information for each section of the trail or trail site.
Attractions:
Missouri River National Recreation Rivers
Phone:402/336-3970
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
Fort Mandan
Phone:701/462-8535
Clearwater National Forest (Lolo Trail)
Phone:208/476-4541
Lewis & Clark in the Rocky Mountains
Nearby Parks:
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site in North Dakota
Fort Clatsop National Memorial in Oregon
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in Missouri
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site in North Dakota
Nez Perce National Historical Park in Idaho
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Contact Information for Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark NHT
1709 Jackson Street
Omaha, NE
68102-2571
Phone: (402)221-3471
Fax: 402-221-7297
Located in Eleven States:, IA,ID,IL,KS,MO,MT,ND,NE,OR,SD,WA
For more information on Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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