Expedition of Lewis and Clark

By graceradulovic

  • The Corps of Discovery departs from Camp Dubois

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    The Expedition

  • The expedition reaches the Osage River

  • They reach the Platte River, entering Sioux territory

  • Sergeant Charles Floyd dies, only memeber lost during expedition

  • Crew finds, kills, and logs the newly found prairie dog

  • Captains meet Sacagawea

  • Arrive at Yellowstone river, discovery of the Big Horn Sheep

  • Lewis and hunters find and kill first grizzly bear

  • Lewis meets Cameahwait, a leader of Shoshone

  • Lewis and crew set up Camp Fortunate

  • Begin crossing the Bitterroot Mountains

  • Encounter the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River

  • Corps of Discovery leave Ft. Clatsop to voyage back east

  • Camped at Traveler's Rest in Montana

  • Corps of Discovery split into two groups

  • Lewis' group crosses the Continental Divide

  • The Corps arrives in St. Louis, ending their journey after 2 years