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Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis. In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide, and headed west along the Salmon, Snake, and Columbia Rivers to the Pacific. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon. The expedition then ended on September 23, 1806 upon their return to St. Louis from Oregon.
If you believe that the expedition began in Pittsburgh, then it took 2 years and 25 days.
If you believe that the expedition began when Clark joined then it took 1 year 11 months and 11 days.
If you don't believe me that the expedition began in Pittsburgh and NOT St. Louis, then follow the related link to the Louis and Clark Journals' first entry. As we all know, the common American history textbook likes to smudge the details. Bad weather alone was enough trouble, sometimes it would be too foggy for the boats to travel or too cold to leave camp. Also, rain would cause the instruments to rust so Lewis had to constantly check them and oil them down again. Along the river were mass amounts of mosquitoes which Lewis said "gathered around my face so much so I could not see." Choppy waters would make boat travel difficult and while they made it, there was the constant fear of drowning or the boat capsizing. Hostile natives, disease (men drank from the rivers, and there was a shortage of fruit and vegetables), wild animals, mutiny from members of the expedition, and always the constant danger of falling into one of the rivers, breaking a leg, etc. Bad water would cause the men to suffer from terrible boils on their skin; Lewis would suffer from a bad case of the flu one winter and Clark suffered from a "rheumatism of the neck" which caused him pain for several days. For Clark, Lewis applied a "hot stone wrapped in flannel" to help ease his pain. At one point Lewis was accidentally shot in the left thigh by a near-blind member of the expedition, but managed to make it back safely. During the winter, the men suffered from frostbite, luckily leading to no necessary amputations, but the cold temperatures prevented them from leaving their forts to hunt. Also, several times the men had to keep constant guard on their supplies and natives would follow them and try to steal their horses. Lewis at one point experienced some trouble with the wildlife was confronted by a wolverine, a bear and three angry buffalo bulls at different instances.
What else can I help you with?
How long was Lewis and Clark's journey to the Pacific Ocean to the end?
from 1804 to 1806
What are two adjectives are descriptive phrases that describe Lewis and Clark's expedition?
Long journey and exploration
Did Lewis and clarks journey should have taken as long as it did?
Lewis and Clark's journey, which took over two years, was influenced by several factors, including the challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, and the need to establish relations with various Native American tribes. Their expedition aimed not only to map the land but also to collect scientific data and explore potential trade routes. While some aspects could have been optimized, the complexities of their mission and the limitations of the time meant that the duration was likely unavoidable. Ultimately, the journey laid the groundwork for westward expansion, making its lengthy duration historically significant.
What ways did landforms help and hinder Lewis and clarks expedition?
Most of the travel of the Corps of Discovery was by rivers, so those clearly helped them carry large amounts of gear over long distances. The mountains, though, got in the way, and the rivers were discontinuous on the two sides of the Continental Divide, so they had to go overland in that portion of the journey.
Who dies in a long walk to water?
In "A Long Walk to Water," the character that dies is Salva's friend, Marial. His death occurs during their journey while they are fleeing from the conflict in Sudan. Marial is killed by a lion, which highlights the dangers and hardships faced by the characters as they navigate their treacherous journey to safety.
Why is Lewis and clark's expedition like a journey to the moon?
they both take a long time traveling,meeting new tribes is llike meeting aliens,
When was The Long Journey created?
The Long Journey was created in 1908.
When was Lewis M. Long born?
Lewis M. Long was born in 1883.
When did Lewis M. Long die?
Lewis M. Long died in 1957.
How long did Lewis and Clark take to make the trip from Camp Wood to the Pacific Ocean and back?
the whole journey took 2 years 4 months and 9 days
What is a Long Sea Journey?
A long sea journey is called a voyage.
How far did Lewis and Clark go westward?
They traveled all the way to the Pacific Ocean; i know that the journey was about 7,689 miles long all together, but they dont say how long it was to the pacific hope it helped a little x)
