Lewis & Clark Expedition Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
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YeOleImposter on 16-Jun-02. Waypoint GC64AC
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The marker says it nicely:
Before reaching the mouth of the Platte River, Expedition members saw forests growing along the well-watered banks of the Missouri River. Beyond the Platte, they often used the phrase “high and dry†to describe the prairies they saw.
On July 21, 1804, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark saw firsthand the river Pawnee Indians had named Kickatuus and Oto Indians called NyiBraxge (flat water). Years before Lewis and Clark’s Expedition, Spanish explorers called it Rio Chato and French explorers called it Riviere Platte (flat water). After exploring several shallow channels of the Platte River with Lewis and six other men, Clark agreed the river was correctly named.
As they throughout their journey, the men measured distances between landmarks and recorded how far they had traveled. Because the Platte River at that time was considered the dividing line between the upper and lower sections of Missouri River, traveling beyond it was an important milestone. Up to the Platte, the Expedition hand retraced areas European explorers already had seen and described. From that point on, the country was not as well known.
Before reaching the mouth of the Platte River, Expedition members saw forests growing along the well-watered banks of the Missouri River. Beyond the Platte, they often used the phrase “high and dry†to describe the prairies they saw.
On July 21, 1804, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark saw firsthand the river Pawnee Indians had named Kickatuus and Oto Indians called NyiBraxge (flat water). Years before Lewis and Clark’s Expedition, Spanish explorers called it Rio Chato and French explorers called it Riviere Platte (flat water). After exploring several shallow channels of the Platte River with Lewis and six other men, Clark agreed the river was correctly named.
As they throughout their journey, the men measured distances between landmarks and recorded how far they had traveled. Because the Platte River at that time was considered the dividing line between the upper and lower sections of Missouri River, traveling beyond it was an important milestone. Up to the Platte, the Expedition hand retraced areas European explorers already had seen and described. From that point on, the country was not as well known.
Along the Ohio River, on Riverside Drive. Highlights taken from the plaque reads: History - Great Explorers. "The Eastern Legacy." Oct 14, 1803. Lewis came from Washington D.C. and met Clark here. Nov. 5 1806, Lewis and Clark returns here. Oct 26, 2003, A statue dedicated during the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial in memory of Stephen Ambrose.
We discovered this little bit of history when in the area placing a multi cache. They are making a nice little park around this sight. A pavillion has been built with information and even has a film that plays in the warmer months on a small screen.
Just east of present day Missoula, MT is where Lewis & Clark split up on their journey home - this is the route Lewis took. Here you can see a memorial with Lewis and his dog Seaman. There is also a sign telling of Lewis' dangerous trail back East.
This is the confluence of the Missouri and Missippi Rivers. This is were the journey began. This is near the Lewis and Clark Visitors Center in Hartford, IL. This is near the Camp River Dubois replica.
This is a roadside display dealing with Lewis and Clark and their trading with the Indians. It is found next to Carter Lake IA. There is two markers and a sculpture. Thanks!
This sign is near the begining of the Lewis and Clark expedition. It tells of the start of the journey. The area has historical educational events once in a while. There are cabins to represent the original cabins used by Lewis and Clark. Just 5 or so miles down the road you can find the Lewis and Clark interpretive center. It's a great area to check out.
With Mrs. Regrab. Location where Clark and two men went to the forks of the Yakima and Columbia rivers. They departed on 10-17-1805.
Upper Portage Overlook located south of Great Falls and overlooks a Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail.
While on a early Nov. weekend trip to eastern Montana we found this kiosk commemorating Clark's trip on the Yellowstone river, in Glendive, MT.
These signs are in Hieronymus Park in Hamilton, MT. They mark when Lewis and Clark came through the Bitterroot Valley and met the Salish Indians.
Hieronymus Park is a large park located in town. It is a dog friendly park. It's also a great place to do some bird watching.
We found these on our way to another cache that we were unable to find.
Hieronymus Park is a large park located in town. It is a dog friendly park. It's also a great place to do some bird watching.
We found these on our way to another cache that we were unable to find.
Driving through Kelso and Longview in Cowlitz County, Washington, I found this interpretive display along SR 4. It discusses the purpose of their trip west (to find "direct and practible water communication across the continent, for the purpose of commerce"). It quotes from their journal, which says they named the local river Cow e liskee after the local Indians - obviously the source of the name of the county. It has pictures of Lewis and Clark, or course. It also has pictures of Thomas Jefferson, and of Captain Robert Gray, the first European to enter the Columbia River.
As we were driving along the Missouri River we came upon this Lewis and Clark interpetive sign north of St Joe. The sign was placed where they landed at Nodaway Island and is now in a conservation area. The plaque explained the many hazards and life threatening ailments. Lewis, trained by his mother, served as the medic.
Living in Western Montana, there is evidence of the Lewis and Clark expedition all over. This marker, found at Fort Fizzle, describes the disappointment and difficulty found when crossing through the mountains here.
On our way home from Missoula we were able to learn more about Lewis and Clark.
We found this today on one of our "road trips" and had a really neat time. We saw a tug boat and an anchor on shore. It was a really neat park.
We found this Lewis & Clark Interpretive sign near Booneville, Missouri.
The Lewis & Clark Expedition traveled up the Missouri River past here on June 8, 1804. On June 7, the party had camped at the mouth of Bonne Femme Creek. For the first time on the journey, one of the hunters, George Drouillard, killed a black bear-in fact, a female and two cubs.
Steve & Mary Brown
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Kansas City, MO
MOKan Geocaching Forum
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The Lewis & Clark Expedition traveled up the Missouri River past here on June 8, 1804. On June 7, the party had camped at the mouth of Bonne Femme Creek. For the first time on the journey, one of the hunters, George Drouillard, killed a black bear-in fact, a female and two cubs.
Steve & Mary Brown
http://mysteve.com
Kansas City, MO
MOKan Geocaching Forum
http://mogeo.ipbhost.com/index.php
Just Northeast of Bozeman Montana William Clark journaled about a large road that passed through the low plains from the Madicin(sic) River. He camped there and also wrote about "the sqaw(sic) referng to many buffalo that use to roam these hills. The Shosoni Indians occassionally came out to hunt them but rturned quickly to the mountainous areas because they were fearful of passing into the plains west of the mountains.
Found these plaques at Sacajawea Park in Livingston Montana. The 1st one talks about Sacajawea trawith William Clark and passing this area on July 15, 1806 and how she assisted in trading for horses. The 2nd on talks about how Clark sescre=ibed the Yellowstone River as being 120 yards wide bold rapid and deep.
This sign is near (across the prairie) from the old Fort Atkinson which was built less than 20 years after they came through this area. Lewis and Clark felt that this would be a good spot for a fort.
2 photos are included. One with required GPS. Other is the same sign but readable.
2 photos are included. One with required GPS. Other is the same sign but readable.
11:00 a.m. - This historical marker/plaque is located at the base of a statue dedicated to Sacajawea for her accompanying Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. They came through Salmon, Idaho 200 years ago. The statue is located at the Sacajawea Interpretive Center in Salmon. It is well worth the visit even if you don't get here until the 201st anniversary of their coming through this area.
Thanks for the cache.
Thanks for the cache.
In the event that the statue of Sacajawea, previously logged by me, is not acceptable, to the owner, as an historical marker I wish to reserve the historical marker at the above coordinates. I will not upload the pictures unless I am advised that other is unacceptable. If Sacajawea is a "go," then the sign at this location would be a nice "find" for someone else. The Sacajawea Interpretive Center is a nicely done presentation and well worth a visit.
Lewis and Clark in the Cascades:
This interpretive sign is found at the Visitor Orientation Building for Bonneville Lock and Dam at North Bonneville, WA. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 1805, The Discovery Corps portaged around the Cascade Rapids which were located just west of Bonneville Dam. When the Dam was completed in 1938, the rapids disappeared under the water backed up by the dam. Just downstream from the present dam, they passed Beacon Rock (referred to as Beaten Rock in the L&C journals).
This interpretive sign is found at the Visitor Orientation Building for Bonneville Lock and Dam at North Bonneville, WA. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 1805, The Discovery Corps portaged around the Cascade Rapids which were located just west of Bonneville Dam. When the Dam was completed in 1938, the rapids disappeared under the water backed up by the dam. Just downstream from the present dam, they passed Beacon Rock (referred to as Beaten Rock in the L&C journals).
This Lewis and Clark Spirit of Discovery Commemoration is on display at the Bonneville Dam Visitors' Center at Bradford Island in the Columbia River where L&C are reported to have spent a day or two on their return trip in 1806. This area is also featured as the last major rapids they had to portage before they got to the Pacific Ocean.
In addition to this display, a "Taste of Lewis and Clark" is scheduled for August 22-28, 2005 at Bonneville Dam and will feature many interpretive presentions by a number of talented speakers and performers.
In addition to this display, a "Taste of Lewis and Clark" is scheduled for August 22-28, 2005 at Bonneville Dam and will feature many interpretive presentions by a number of talented speakers and performers.
The Volcanoes of Lewis and Clark
Long Beach, Washington
This particular interpretive sign, which can be found at the northern end of the Long Beach Boardwalk, is one of many new additions to the Long Beach Peninsula to commemorate the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark's arrival at the Pacific Ocean in 1805. This interpretive marker describes the traces of volcanic activity that Clark discovered on his northerly trek along the Long Beach Peninsula.
There are many events planned this fall and winter to commemorate the Corps of Discovery's eighteen days in Pacific County. I'm looking forward to the eventual completion of The Confluence Project and the unveiling of the interpretive artwork by Maya Lin: http://www.confluenceproject.org/
Thanks for creating this interesting locationless cache opportunity!
Long Beach, Washington
This particular interpretive sign, which can be found at the northern end of the Long Beach Boardwalk, is one of many new additions to the Long Beach Peninsula to commemorate the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark's arrival at the Pacific Ocean in 1805. This interpretive marker describes the traces of volcanic activity that Clark discovered on his northerly trek along the Long Beach Peninsula.
There are many events planned this fall and winter to commemorate the Corps of Discovery's eighteen days in Pacific County. I'm looking forward to the eventual completion of The Confluence Project and the unveiling of the interpretive artwork by Maya Lin: http://www.confluenceproject.org/
Thanks for creating this interesting locationless cache opportunity!
