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Along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, we serve to preserve the history of Lewis and Clark’s great exploration. But did you know there are so many other great sites that appear near the trail? The Dakota’s are rich...
Looking for the next great adventure? Put Montana on your travel bucket list! Montana is a part of Lewis and Clark’s Peaks to Plains region, which covers the states of Montana and Idaho, and is among the most underrated states...
The United States of America is arguably the most beautifully diverse country in the world. Every state has its own unique climate, landscape, and culture. Because of this, the idea of a cross-country journey and a bucket list trail has...
It’s no secret: The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (LCNHT) does not run through America’s most well-known tourist attractions. New York, Los Angeles, and Miami are not on the trail. But the LCNHT is pointing tourists to the corners...
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail works with over 900 partners nationwide, ranging from government agencies to non-profit organizations to small and local businesses. The Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance (CGTA), headed by Network Director, Emily Reed, is a proud...
When you are traveling through South Dakota on Interstate 90 you will eventually come across the Exit 212 Sign indicating the towns of Pierre and Fort Pierre. You might have heard of Pierre as it is the State Capitol of...
When you think of West Virginia, sprawling mountains, coal mines, and whitewater rafting probably come to mind. But, like lots of states in the midwest, there’s a different side to the Mountain State: its beautiful river towns. One such town...
When thinking about where to vacation, many people want to go abroad, preferably as far away from home as possible. But how often do you travel in your own country? Domestic tourism is one of the best sustainable travel choices...
When looking for the perfect family summer road trip in the United States, Route 66 or Highway 1 might be the first things in your mind. What if we told you that you can immerse yourself in a completely different...
Geotourism is a term that is floating around the tourism industry lately. However, it is a word that few are able to define. Despite this, geotourism is one of the most exciting movements in the tourism industry. You see, every...
Many people know about Sacagawea, the Native American woman helping the expedition corps of Lewis and Clark. However, the corps’s encounters with other Native American tribes are not as well known. Today we are highlighting some of the Native American...
A trip down the Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail is definitely worth the journey for the beautiful scenery alone. However, the incredible wine and beer scene will truly make the trek worthwhile for any beer or wine lover. As...
When you picture towns on the Ohio River, places like Cincinnati, Louisville, and Evansville probably come to mind. While these big cities have lots of charm of their own, sometimes you need to head to the smaller towns along the...
While the Midwest region of the United States is stereotypically known for its sprawling plains, agriculture, and cows, it’s also home to a wide variety of river communities along the mighty Ohio River. One of these communities is Madison, Indiana,...
The recently released Lewis and Clark Trail 2021 annual report highlighted how the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is working with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the original expedition. One of the...
When the United States barely lay claim to land west of the Mississippi river, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark traveled west to explore, study, and document a new section of land acquired under President Thomas Jefferson. While the Corps of...
When a shipment of new Lewis and Clark Auto Tour signs showed up in Jim Mallory’s office last summer, the vice-chairman of the Lewis and Clark Trust stopped everything he was doing to deliver them to communities along the Ohio...
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is not your average trail. In addition to being a course of travel, it is an important part of early American history. The Lewis and Clark Trail now spans the United States for...
While the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail’s 2019 eastward expansion added 1,200 miles of historical significance to the trail, the newfound addition of an abundance of towns and communities has been just as important to the trail’s mission. Engaging...
When kids listen to stories, they periodically vocalize their ongoing consideration and settle for the prolonged flip of the storyteller. The emphasis on attentiveness to surrounding events and the significance of oral tradition in indigenous communities teaches youngsters the ability...
This self-guided auto tour includes Waubonsie State Park, Council Bluffs and Lake Manawa State Park, DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Onawa and Lewis and Clark State Park, Sioux City with the Sergeant Floyd Monument, Stone State Park and the Dorothy...
This self-guided auto tour includes Kansas City, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Cabela’s, Legends Outlets, Olathe with the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site, Topeka with the historic Kansas Capitol, Manhattan with the Flint Hills Discovery Center, Abilene and the Dwight D....
This self-guided auto tour includes Jefferson City and the historic Missouri State Capitol, Columbia and the state historical art galleries with the work of Thomas Hart Benton, Boonville and the Boonville Village Center and Rivers, Rails and Trails Museum, Arrow...
This self-guided auto tour includes the Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Waterfalls, The Dalles, Mt. Hood National Forest, Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort and Barlow Pass, Hood River, Timberline Lodge and Ski Area,...
This self-guided tour originates from Spokane, Washington and has a northern route that includes the Pend Oreille gold country, Lake Roosevelt and Grand Coulee Dam, and a southern route that includes the Lewis and Clark Expedition route along the Snake...
This self-guided auto tour includes Hartford, Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, Wood River and a re-created Fort River Dubois, Alton, the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway, the Great Rivers Museum, and Vandalia...
On April 25,1805, the Corps of Discovery canoes and pirogues reached the confluence of the Yellowstone River with the Missouri River. Captain Meriwether Lewis observed, “I had a most pleasing view of the country, particularly the wide and fertile vallies”....
Begin your journey where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Ilwaco, Washington. From there, explore singular state parks, outstanding beach resorts, and communities along Washington’s southwest coastline. This auto tour also...
This is one auto tour you will never forget. You’ll follow US Highway 12 along the Clearwater River Canyon, on to the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River and the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, to the spectacular Bitterroot Mountains,...
