The Lewis and Clark Expedition is a central part of Montana’s history. Following the trail and visiting its landmarks is a great way to experience the state like Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark did more than 200 years ago.
This weekend of Rediscovery is your opportunity to experience an incredible journey through the weathered pages of the daily journals kept by Lewis and Clark; all shared with you through presentation, ceremony and guided experience. Demonstrations, exhibits, and other events of this period will touch you forever, as the history of this 200 year old adventure unfolds.
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Sacagawea, a young Shoshone Indian guide traveling with the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, recognized this rock formation and knew that she may be in the vicinity of her relatives. The sighting gave the expedition hope that they may be able to find Native peoples from which to acquire horses for their trip across the mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
"The Indian woman recognized the point o...
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Camp Disappointment is the northernmost point reached by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They reached here on July 23, 1806.
On the Cut Bank River east of present-day Browning, Lewis could see the river exiting the mountains. He called this northern-most campsite of the expedition 'Camp Disappointment' since this meant the Marias did not reach 50 degrees north latitude, which would have exte...
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Canyon Ferry has become one of Montana's foremost recreation areas because of its proximity to Helena, Great Falls and Butte. The reservoir covers 25 miles and there are 24 Bureau of Reclamation maintained recreation sites around the reservoir. There is east access to the reservoir from US Highway 12 east of Helena or just north of Townsend.
Canyon Ferry offers a variety of recreational opport...
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Those seeking wild game in its natural habitat will be rewarded at the second largest refuge in the continental U.S., Missouri River Country's Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. It's 1,100,000 acres! Bugling elk, herds of mule deer, red fox and coyotes call this place home. That doesn't mean the bird watchers will feel left out! Songbirds like the mountain bluebird and blackcapped chicka...
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Clark Days are held at Pompeys Pillar National Monument each year in July or August. The event commemorates William Clark's stop at the site and area on July 25th, 1806, on his trip down the Yellowstone River. Activities include interpretive programs, demonstrations, nature walks, and Native American cultural presentations. The Saturday night of Clark Days is the only night of the year when overn...
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This is a DAR historic marker honoring the point on the Yellowstone River where Captain Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed down the river on July 24, 1806.
The marker reads, "Captain Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, passed down the river opposite this point July 24, 1806. Erected by Shining Mountain Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, 1924”
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DAR marker commemorates the site's discovery and naming by Captain Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which includes his inscribed signature, believed to be the only such left by the Expedition. The DAR marker reads, "”Pompey’s Pillar. Discovered and named by Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition July 25, 1806. With Clark returning down the Yellowstone were: Pryor, Shannon,...
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