On November 7, 1805 William Clark wrote "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."
However, it was not the ocean they were looking at, but the Columbia River estuary. The day was rainy and foggy, the estuary was four or five miles wide, they could not see the Oregon side of the river or Point Adams at the mouth of the river in the distance throught the fog. But they were close enough :)
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Lewis and Clark had to cross the Rocky Mountains to reach the Pacific Ocean. This rugged and challenging terrain presented a significant geographical barrier for their expedition.
September 21,1806
Lewis and Clark.
Fort Clatsop was the farthest west point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is located on the Oregon Coast, west of Portland. The expedition's objective was to reach the Pacific Ocean.
Lewis and Clark had to cross the Rocky Mountains to reach the Pacific Ocean.
It was not the Atlantic that was their destination, they were to cross and explore the Louisiana Territory and reach the Pacific Ocean, which they already knew existed. And yes, they did successfully reach the Pacific and make a successful return home.
The weather hindered Lewis and Clark's expedition. The weather was so bad that they couldn't reach the West.
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Lewis and Clark crossed the Rocky Mountains to reach the Pacific Ocean. This formidable geographic barrier presented a significant challenge to their expedition, but they were able to navigate through it with the help of indigenous guides.
After crossing the Rocky Mountains, the Lewis and Clark expedition followed the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. This river offered a route that allowed them to reach the coast of Oregon and complete their journey westward.