Journal Entries Archive - Lewis & Clark Research Database https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/ A digital archive of treaties, documents, artwork, and 360° trail panoramas from the Corps of Discovery Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Fort Mandan: March 23, 1805 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/fort-mandan-march-23-1805/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:09 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/fort-mandan-march-23-1805/ Spring approached at Fort Mandan. The ice on the Missouri was beginning to break up, signaling the approach of departure day. The captains finalized the shipment of specimens and reports…

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]]> Spring approached at Fort Mandan. The ice on the Missouri was beginning to break up, signaling the approach of departure day. The captains finalized the shipment of specimens and reports to be sent downstream to St. Louis and ultimately to President Jefferson.

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]]> Fort Mandan: April 4, 1805 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/fort-mandan-april-4-1805/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:09 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/fort-mandan-april-4-1805/ Final preparations at Fort Mandan for the spring departure. The permanent party was ready to continue westward into truly uncharted territory. The keelboat was loaded with specimens, maps, reports, and…

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]]> Final preparations at Fort Mandan for the spring departure. The permanent party was ready to continue westward into truly uncharted territory. The keelboat was loaded with specimens, maps, reports, and Indian artifacts to send back to civilization.

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]]> Clark: October 15, 1805 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/clark-october-15-1805/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:09 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/clark-october-15-1805/ The Corps continued their rapid descent of the Columbia River system, running dangerous rapids with the help of Nez Perce guides. The river cut through deep basalt canyons as they…

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]]> The Corps continued their rapid descent of the Columbia River system, running dangerous rapids with the help of Nez Perce guides. The river cut through deep basalt canyons as they approached the Cascade Range and the final stretch to the Pacific Ocean.

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]]> Camp Dubois: May 1, 1804 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-1-1804/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:08 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-1-1804/ Final preparations intensified at Camp Dubois as departure day approached. Lewis and Clark reviewed the roster of the permanent party, making final decisions about which men would make the full…

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]]> Final preparations intensified at Camp Dubois as departure day approached. Lewis and Clark reviewed the roster of the permanent party, making final decisions about which men would make the full journey to the Pacific.

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]]> Camp Dubois: May 2, 1804 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-2-1804/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:08 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-2-1804/ The keelboat and two pirogues were loaded with supplies for the journey. Clark supervised the careful distribution of weight and the organization of cargo for quick access to essential items.

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]]> The keelboat and two pirogues were loaded with supplies for the journey. Clark supervised the careful distribution of weight and the organization of cargo for quick access to essential items.

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]]> Camp Dubois: May 3, 1804 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-3-1804/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:08 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-3-1804/ Lewis attended to last-minute business in St. Louis while Clark continued organizing the camp for departure. The men were eager to begin after months of winter preparation.

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]]> Lewis attended to last-minute business in St. Louis while Clark continued organizing the camp for departure. The men were eager to begin after months of winter preparation.

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]]> Camp Dubois: May 4, 1804 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-4-1804/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:08 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-4-1804/ Clark conducted final inspections of equipment and supplies. The expedition would carry enough provisions for months, plus trade goods, weapons, ammunition, and scientific instruments.

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]]> Clark conducted final inspections of equipment and supplies. The expedition would carry enough provisions for months, plus trade goods, weapons, ammunition, and scientific instruments.

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]]> Camp Dubois: May 5, 1804 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-5-1804/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:08 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-5-1804/ Lewis sent final dispatches to President Jefferson from St. Louis, reporting on the expedition’s readiness and the intelligence gathered about the Missouri River route.

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]]> Lewis sent final dispatches to President Jefferson from St. Louis, reporting on the expedition’s readiness and the intelligence gathered about the Missouri River route.

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]]> Camp Dubois: May 6, 1804 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-6-1804/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:08 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-6-1804/ The Corps made final preparations. Clark assigned men to specific boats and duties. The permanent party, temporary engagés, and soldiers returning from the Mandan villages were organized into functional squads.

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]]> The Corps made final preparations. Clark assigned men to specific boats and duties. The permanent party, temporary engagés, and soldiers returning from the Mandan villages were organized into functional squads.

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]]> Camp Dubois: May 7, 1804 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-7-1804/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:47:08 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/journal/camp-dubois-may-7-1804/ Excitement grew at Camp Dubois as departure approached. The men cleaned and inspected their weapons, checked their personal gear, and wrote letters home that might be their last for years.

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]]> Excitement grew at Camp Dubois as departure approached. The men cleaned and inspected their weapons, checked their personal gear, and wrote letters home that might be their last for years.

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