Throughout the expedition, the ultimate goal was always the Pacific Ocean.

November 7, 1805. Clark: Great joy in camp we are in view of the Ocian, this great Pacific Octean which we been so long anxious to See. and the roreing or noise made by the waves brakeing on the rocky Shores (as I suppose) may be heard disi[n]ctly [They haven't actually reached the ocean, they are in the Columbia estuary and their camp is near Pillar Rock from where the ocean cannot be seen.]

More about the food

November 11, 1805. Clark: we purchased of the Indians 13 red charr which we found to be an excellent fish.

November 13, 1805. Clark: nothing to eate but pounded fish which we keep as a reserve and use in Situations of this kind

Photo courtesy Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership.

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