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In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide at Lemhi Pass, and headed west along the Salmon, Clearwater, Snake, and Columbia Rivers towards the Pacific. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 5 1805. Lewis and Clark, sadly, did not actually see the Pacific Ocean. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 7 1805. Lewis and Clark, sadly, never did see the Pacific Ocean. The day was rainy and foggy, and the Columbia River estuary was four or five miles wide and they could not see the Oregon side of the river or Point Adams at the mouth of the river in the distance. But they were close enough to have reached their goal.
Clark makes a quick note the their reaction at the end of the journal entry for November 7, 1805:
"Great joy in camp, we are in view of the ocean, this great Pacific Ocean which we have been so long anxious to see. The roaring or noise made by the waves breaking on the rocky shores (as I suppose) may be heard distinctly."
The explorers began their journey home on March 23, 1806. On July 3, after crossing the Continental Divide, the Corps split into two teams so Lewis could explore the Marias River. Lewis and Clark stayed separated until they reached the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers on August 11. Once reunited, the Corps was able to return home quickly via the Missouri River. They reached St. Louis on September 23, 1806.
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What did Lewis and Clark find when they arrived at the Pacific?
The Ocean...
How did Lewis and Clark find the Pacific?
They ate there crew members
Did Lewis and Clark find the Pacific Ocean?
yes-from hyunwoo
What tribe helped Lewis and clark find the pacific ocean?
The Shoshone.
Who was the Indian woman who helped Lewis and clark find the pacific ocean?
Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition
Did Lewis and Clark expect to discover the Pacific Ocean?
Even before the Lewis and Clark expedition, people already knew that the Pacific Ocean existed. The mission of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, they expected to find the Pacific, but they did not expect the various animal and native encounters along the way.
Did Lewis and Clark find a route to the Pacific?
The main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean. Although Lewis and Clark reached their destination, they did not find an all-water route. However, their route would provide a basis for the Oregon Trail and was nevertheless an achievement.
Which 2 explorers led the expedition over the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis and Clark were the two explorers that led the expedition over the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific.
What was the purpose of the journey that Lewis and Clark took?
The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition, or Corps of Discovery , was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
When did Lewis and Clark sail the pacific ocean?
Lewis and Clark reached the pacific ocean in November 15 1805
What ocean did Lewis and Clark journey to?
Lewis and Clark journeyed to the pacific ocean
Did Lewis and Clark go in search of a water route from the Midwest to the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis and Clark did not discover the Pacific Ocean, they knew it existed long before their expedition. They were in fact assigned to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory and find the "easiest way" to the Pacific. They certainly weren't looking for a "Northwest Passage."
