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Strap on your boots and get ready for adventure as you travel the lands explored by the Lewis and Clark expedition. See the landscapes through their eyes as you read excerpts from their journals, or read the observations of modern-day explorers -- like you.

About the Expedition
Some helpful background and a few suggested links, in case you're a little rusty on Lewis and Clark's role in American history.
Merriwether Lewis

Rivers, Forests, and Prairies
Because of Lewis and Clark, we know what America looked like 200 years ago, and we can measure the wildlands and wildlife that have been lost, and what’s left.

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Wilderness Notebooks
Read what the explorers had to say, in their words, about the land and its inhabitants.

Gallatin Range

Special Places in Lewis and Clark Country
Find out about some of the best the West has to offer, and tell us about your favorite places in the region explored by Lewis and Clark.

Eight Spectacular Fishing Spots
Our fishing expert shares history, useful information and tips about angling the rivers in Lewis and Clark country, and offers suggestions on how you can care for your favorite fishing hole.

Your Adventures Along the Lewis and Clark Trail
We know you're out there hiking, biking, boating, car-touring and otherwise traveling the lands explored by Lewis and Clark. Check out what others have to share or send us what you've got!

A Handy Guide to the Trail
Here's a guide you won't want to be without as you set off on your own journeys in the region. Find out what you can expect from "Adventuring along the Lewis and Clark Trail," a new book by writer Elizabeth Grossman.

Links We Like
We've fished around the Web enough to know there are many great Web sites devoted to all things Lewis and Clark. Check out the ones we think are best -- and let us know about your favorites if we don't already list them.

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For more information about the Sierra Club's Lewis and Clark campaign or to find out how you can help, contact lewisandclark@sierraclub.org.