ALBION GOULD
Today visitors can retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This trail spans more than 3,700 miles and passes through 16 states, from Illinois to Oregon. Along the way, there are numerous sites and attractions that commemorate the expedition and its significance, here are the top ones!
Now a state park, this was the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition. It was here that Lewis and Clark met for the first time and began to plan their journey.
The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in Missouri commemorates the westward expansion of the United States. The centerpiece of the memorial is the Gateway Arch.
Pompey’s Pillar is a large sandstone butte that rises 120 feet above the Yellowstone River. See the carving of Clark's name and panoramic views of the river.
The Nez Perce National Historical Park is a park that commemorates the history and culture of the Nez Perce people and is across Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
The park includes two lighthouses, as well as hiking trails and beaches. It was here that Lewis and Clark first arrived at the Pacific Ocean.