As the bicentennial of the Lewis &
Clark expedition approaches, the people of Glacier
Country are starting the commemorations early. Follow
footsteps of Lewis & Clark from Cut Bank, down
into Missoula, and through the Bitterroot Valley.
Click any of the buttons below to find out more about
Lewis & Clark sites in Glacier Country:
1. Camp Disappointment
and "Fight Site." Lewis called it
“Camp Disappointment” because the Marias
River and Cut Bank Rivers—although quite beautiful—dashed
hopes of reaching 50 degrees north in latitude.
“Fight Site” near Cut Bank is the site
of the only clash with Indians on the entire expedition.
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2. Lolo Pass
Visitor Center and Packer Meadows. When Lewis
& Clark reached the summit of this pass, they
didn’t have the luxury of a Visitor Center
at the top. But you do. Nearby Packer Meadows is
a Lewis & Clark campsite. Read
more>>
3. Lolo Hot Springs.
The expedition didn’t take many breaks. So
when they did, you know it had to be someplace special.
On June 29, 1806, they stopped here to enjoy hot
baths in the natural springs. Read
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4. Lolo. To the
expedition, this was known as “Travelers Rest.”
On their return trip, Lewis and Clark divided and
took separate routes here. Read
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5. Sula/Lost Trail
Pass. Lewis & Clark camped near Sula after
meeting a village of about 400 Salish Indians. On
their return trip, the expedition re-entered Montana
very close to Lost Trail Pass. Read
more>>
