The Lewis and Clark trail extends for some 3,700 miles. The route connects between Wood River, Illinois, to the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon. All of the states in the trail include Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state.
The main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean. Although Lewis and Clark reached their destination, they did not find an all-water route. However, their route would provide a basis for the Oregon Trail and was nevertheless an achievement.
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One of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition was not to discover a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
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The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition, or Corps of Discovery , was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
Manuel Lisa followed the route of Lewis and Clark west to find beavers in the Rockies for fur trading.
water route to the pacific ocean
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is a route across the United States commemorating the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 to 1806. It is part of the National Trails System of the United States.
Clark's return route differed from Lewis's primarily in its path and approach to the Missouri River. While Lewis followed a more direct route along the river, Clark took a more circuitous route, opting to explore the northern regions and navigate through different terrain. Additionally, Clark's expedition faced various challenges, including encounters with Native American tribes and the need to gather supplies, which influenced his trajectory compared to Lewis's more straightforward return. Ultimately, Clark's route provided valuable insights into the geography and peoples of the area.
Lewis and clark mostly used boats.
thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and clark on an expedition to find out what the west was really like and to find a new water route