Articles related to "Lewis And Clark Expedition"

Rediscover the plants of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by trailblazing a historical expedition garden at home.

Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was just a baby when he went with the famous Lewis and Clrk Expedition to the Pacific. Later, he becamea trapper, scout, and mountain man.

Maya Lin's Confluence Project takes seven spaces along the Columbia River Basin and transforms them into permanent installations that promote a respect for nature.

Meriwether Lewis is justly famous for leading the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean. But Lewis the man is harder to reach. He also had a mysterious death.

Toussaint Charbonneau is usually mentioned only as Sacagawea's husband by historians and scholars. In fact, he lived a full, eventful, and often unscrupulous life.

Sacagawea's story is a compelling one, even if half-shrouded in myth and legend. The young Native woman braved all the dangers and hardships equally with the men.

William Clark came from a pioneer family skilled in wilderness survival. Soldier, explorer, and government Indian Agent, he served his country well for over forty years.

Mary Gunderson, culinary historian, chronicles the Lewis and Clark Expedition through paleocuisineology®-"bringing history alive though cooking."

At the amazing Falls of the Ohio State Park, Devonian period fossils and an interpretive center help connect Louisville's prehistoric past to explorers Lewis and Clark .

Travel to Hells Canyon, the "deepest river-carved gorge in North America" enjoying spectacular views, outdoor activities and historical artifacts, just south of Lewiston.

Scholars have long wondered if Lewis was a victim of foul play, or if he committed suicide. In 2009, the 200th anniversary of his death, the debate intensified.

Explore the Oregon Capitol in Salem, rich in history, laden with intricate pioneer artwork, surrounded by beautiful landscape and characterized by its prominent Gold Man.

The starting point of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition has changed over time due to the natural occurrence of changing river channels.

From the spelling of her name to her aliases, the number of husbands she had, and the cause, location and timing of her death -- her life remains a mystery.

Pompey's Pillar, near Montana's magnificent Yellowstone River, first came into history when William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame carved his name there.

An introduction to Columbia Gorge Wineries: one of the Pacific Northwest's newest wine regions.

In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.

Long the staple of many household first aid supplies, the mustard plaster has had an interesting history dating back two thousand or more years.

On June 26, 2007 a memorial plaque was placed on the wall of the Grey Coat School in Westminster, London, to commemorate the bicentennial of the death of David Thompson.

Volcanic activity below the Earth's surface, along with a unique natural plumbing system, causes the wealth of geothermal activity found at Yellowstone National Park.

With close proximity to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole offers exciting outdoor adventures and a look back to times of the Old West.

The debate over Wikipedia's accuracy continues, pitting learned academics against 21st-century students who desire to get answers fast.

President Jefferson put the interests of the nation above ideological considerations when confronted with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.

When visiting Helena, Montana, there are two attractions that visitors should visit for family oriented fun: The Gates of the Mountains and Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine.

Combine a riverboat casino, a historical park and Superman, and you'll have an idea of why the quiet town of Metropolis delivers fun to budget travelers.

Waterfalls, wildflowers, geological wonders, Native American history, blooming fruit trees and windsurfing await in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Nature and American history combine for a great low budget family trip at this Southern Illinois state park, situated on the Ohio River.

Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.

Frittatas - Traditional peasant or farm worker fare that were made with a variety of ingredients that were on hand or leftover.

The myth that Christopher Columbus "discovered" the New World has persisted for centuries. But the man who received all the credit was actually a late arrival.

Large groups of covered wagons often traveled together in the American West for protection and mutual support.

If George Washington was the father of his country, Thomas Jefferson was its godfather. He envisioned a federation of democratic states, while many saw physical barriers.