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The Journey Begins
Lewis and Clark set out from camp based near St, Louis and head off to explore the west -
First Indian Encounter
Lewis and Clark run into Oto and Missouri Indians on the eve of August second. The encounter goes quite well and no one is harmed. -
Troubles with the Sioux
In the first harsh encounter with the Indians, the Sioux chief demanded a boat in order to allow the crew to pass (despite many other items or worth being offered). Lewis and Clark were forced to draw weapons, but both sides stayed calm. Jefferson had hoped for positive relations with the Sioux, but this tension appeared to be inevitable. -
Winter at the Mandan
The begining of Winter at Fort Mandan was going well. Touissant Charbonnueo and his wife, Sacagewea, were hired as interpreters -
Grizzly Bear Attack
Though they were warned about the creatures by Indians, they believed that firearms were no match for firearms. This attitude was changed when one nearly killed Clark, and they realized they had a wild, formidable enemy. -
The Great Falls
Lewis became the first white man to see the Great Falls, but this proved to be an obstacle. Though they had thought it to be just one waterfall, it was in fact five mighty falls that were tough to navigate. -
The Bitteroots are Crossed
After months of grueling conditions in the heart of the Rockies (in which men were forced to eat horses, provisions were lost, and morale hit all time lows) the men finally reached the Clearwater River. -
Christmas in the Pacific NW
Camp was set up near modern Oregon/Washington. life was getting monotonous. The same old thing was going on, and morale was low even on Christmas. It was clear it was time to go home. -
Splitting Up
Lewis and Clark's respective journeys went their seperate ways after Traveler's Rest. Here, Lewis and his men followed a trail through Blackfoot territory and eventually decided to camp with said Blackfeet. Clark, meanwhile, headed south near Beaver River.