Lewis & Clark By jmaki Period: May 1, 1804 to Dec 31, 1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition May 14, 1804 Camp Dubois A 55' keelboat and 2 small pirogues carry about 40 members, a Newfoundland dog & supplies Aug 1, 1804 Council Bluffs Entering the Great Plains, the Corps continues to pole, pull, row and sail their boats upriver.