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Sites and pages devoted to Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark (1770-1838). Commanders of an overland expedition to the Pacific Ocean (1804-1806).

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PBS Online: Lewis and Clark Companion site to the Ken Burns film, 'Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery.' Information on the explorers, expedition journals, trip timeline and maps, interviews with historical experts, an overview of Native American tribes, and class www.pbs.org/lewisandclark

Lewis and Clark National Geographic's expedition gallery, with references. www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisclark

Lewis and Clark History Day Expedition paintings and summary, with an annotated subject bibliography. members.tripod.com/ani_skewl4

Discovering Lewis and Clark Interactive workshop providing an overview of the journey of Lewis and Clark, including journal excerpts. www.lewis-clark.org

Lewis and Clark Trail Historical account of the Corps of Discovery along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Includes an events calendar, trail properties, and trail treasures. www.LewisAndClarkTrail.com

Lewis and Clark Education Center Engages educators and students in a dynamic understanding of The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). www.lewisandclarkeducationcenter.com

Jefferson's Letter Read the contents of Jefferson's letter of commission to Meriwether Lewis exactly as it was written. www.mt.net/~rojomo/landc.htm

Lewis and Clark Internet Archive A links directory of several hundred sites related to the Lewis and Clark expedition. www.lcarchive.org

Lewis and Clark - Ohio River Chapter The mission of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation is to honor the historic legacy of Lewis and Clark through research, education, preservation, promotion, and coordination. www.lewisandclarkontheohio.org

Lewis and Clark North West Short history of the expedition, with maps and trip planning information for following the trail. Includes directory of present-day businesses. www.lewisclarknw.org

Pacific County Friends of Lewis and Clark News, maps, and history of the Corps of Discovery's 18 days spent in Pacific County, Washington. www.lewisandclarkwa.com

Following the Voyage of Discovery A few historical FAQs, with an expedition map. www.lewisandclark.com/facts/faqs.html

Meriwether Lewis Virtualology Biography including research links, and illustrations. www.meriwetherlewis.org

Voyage of Rediscovery Maps, pictures, and historic information. www.voyageofrediscovery.com

Lewis and Clark and the Revealing of America Library of Congress online exhibition of navigation maps. Includes a virtual tour format. www.loc.gov/exhibits/lewisandclark

Smithsonian Magazine: Iron Will Article about William Clark's later life. www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/smithsonian/issues02/aug02/clark.html

National Geographic: Lewis and Clark Includes an interactive journey log, maps, historical photos, drawings, a timeline, and details of their discoveries. www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark

Medicine and Health on the Lewis and Clark Expedition Information and online exhibits from the University of Virginia Health Sciences Library. www.med.virginia.edu/../historical/lewis_clark/index.html

Lewis and Clark as Naturalists Smithsonian Institution site on the natural history of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes pictures of plants and animals, journal writings, trail map, and lesson activities. web4.si.edu/../index.html?loc=/lewisandclark/home.html

Chicago Tribune: Giant Steps: On the Trail of Lewis and Clark Video and photo galleries of photographer Chris Walker. Also includes interactive map, journal images, background material and resources. [Requires Registration] www.chicagotribune.com/../../..

Lewis and Clark: A Journey Full text of the first official account of the expedition. Includes maps and other resources. www.ucdp.uc.edu/lewisandclark

NPR : Hidden Treasures: Lewis and Clark's Map In 1806, over a camp fire and food, Nez Perce Indian chiefs made a map for William Clark showing a short and safe journey through the Rockies. Harriet Baskas reports on this recently rediscovered rare Indian map. Part of the Hidden Treasures Radio Projec www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1748763