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The Expedition Begins
Lewis, Clark, and four dozen other men made their way up to the Missouri River on a keelboat and two pirogues. During their journey, Clark would stay on the keelboat while tracing their course and making a map. On the other hand, Lewis would be examining the formations of the land ashore. -
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Lewis and Clark's Expedition
A timeline of ten events that took place during the two year expedition of Lewis and Clark. -
Traveling a Bit Further
They had made it more than 600 miles up the river by the end of July. Whenever they could, they would set up a camp on river islands. However, they still have yet to meet one Indian. They hoped that by this time they would have at least met one Indian, therefore they could make peace. -
First Encounter Goes Well
At the camp set up for the expedition, Oto and Missouri Indians arrived. This was Lewis and Clark's first encounter with any Indian or Native tribe while on their journey. Fortunately, it went well, they met and gave gifts to each other. This was essential because Lewis and Clark had made a friendly impression on the tribe. -
Crisis with the Teton Sioux
After meeting the Yankton Sioux, Lewis and Clark went on their way to finally meet the Teton Sioux. They exchanged gifts, however the Tetons were not very satisfied. They soon became threatened. therefore Clark and Lewis prepared. Lewis aimed the gun on the keelboat towards the Sioux, while Clark pulled out his sword. However, both sides (Sioux and Lewis and Clark) drew back their weapons and left. -
Winter with the Mandan Tribe
Lewis and Clark met with the Mandan tribe where they spent the cold winter. They built a fort to keep any intruders from attacking, like the Sioux tribe. All memebers helped trade, repair, and hunt. Lewis and Clark along with their mne learned about from the west to the Mandan and the Hidatsa, another tribe. They hired Sacagawea to be their translator and navigator for the rest of their journey along with her son, Jean Baptiste. -
The Grizzly Problem
Lewis and Clark headed west into the grizzly area. Lewis was not concered even though the Indians warned them. One day, April 29, 1805, they encountered a pair of them and wounded one, while the other ran towards them almost killing Lewis and his men. Him and his men, however, were able to kill it. -
Rockies!
During the last week of May, the mountains were now visible and Lewis finally saw them. He was eager, however, know there were challenges that they would have to face. It took longer to reach the Rockies because of the river shaped like a snake and the rocky shallowness of it. -
Great Falls is Seen
Lewis, the first white man to see the Great Falls, encountered five different falls, unlike the Indians explained. Lewis went back to Clark and began their hardest part of the journey yet. It would take more than a month to reach the Great Falls and another body of water. -
The Bitterroots
Horses were almost starving and so were the men, however, from the mountains they were introduced with the Nez Perce and ate dried fish and roots. They set up a camp along the banks of the Clearwater River, and the Rockies were behind them. -
Greeting the Corps
After abandoning their boats back in early March and much more difficult challenges, Lewis, Clark, and their men finally entered the Mississppi River and ended at St. Louis. One thousand people in St. Louis greeted the Corps of Discovery and celebrated their return with eager welcomes and gunfire salutes.
