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The Journey Begins
Louis and Clark begin their journey up the Missouri River, starting from the St. Louis-area camp. They had been preparing for the expedition since early 1804. -
First Native American Encounter
The Missouri Indians arrived at the expeditions camp. It went well with gift trading and and greeting. The impression was important for the expedition because of the power of the tribe. -
Teton Sioux Standoff
The expedition peacefully met the Teton Sioux tribe but the tribe threatened the expedition so Louis and Clark fought force with force. The hostile encountered without any fatalitiies because each side fell back. -
Winter Approaching
The expedition traveled as far and long as they could on the Missouri River before it froze. The expedition built a fort as protection from the Sioux and from the freezing temperature. -
Surviving Winter
The expedition survived the winter and traded with near by tribes for food and other essentials. Meanwhile Louis and Clark spent the winter writing about what they saw. -
Grizzly Country
The expedition under-estimated the grizzlies as described by indians thinking there rifles would easily kill the bears. This was soon proven false when they encountered a bear and nearly lost their lives. -
Rockies Ahead
The rockies were now in sight for the group but the journey was not even close to finished. in order to get to the mountains they would have to enter a fast river with jutting rocks. What lied ahead was unknown. -
Fork in the Road
The river was dangerous and mysterious as it lead to a split. Two branches looking nearly identical issued and prevented the expedition from continueing. -
The Great Falls
Lewis became the first white man to see the great falls of the Missouri River which was not one fall but a series of falls. -
The Continental Divide
The traveling of the Missouri river was nearly done. The issue is the rest of the journey required horses which were not yet owned by the Europeans.
