THIS IS THE SPOT
WHERE LEWIS AND CLARK
STARTED THEIR EXPEDITION
. . . on the Missouri River
in St. Charles, Missouri.
They took 33 men 1,850 miles,
against the current,
departing May 21, 1804.
It took 2 years to reach their destination
in the Pacific Northwest.
Their primary vessel was a 55-foot keel boat,
with 2 smaller boats to carry their supplies.
Today's river is much deeper and wider
than when they started.
(The Missouri River was 18-inches deep,
propelled by sails and long poles
pushed by boat personnel.)
The entire trip was accomplished
against the stream.
They averaged 10-15 miles a day.
Love the contrast between the sunlight on the warm wood and the really cold locking river scenes. Thanks for the interesting story.
ReplyDeletewish you a nice Sunday.
xo, isabella
wow! I love history... this info is very interesting..
ReplyDeletespecial shots from special place!
xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject
easier to imagine when you are there and can see it in person!
ReplyDeleteIt was a risky and dangerous journey, and many brave men.
ReplyDeleteNo holiday trip at the time.
Regards Roger
Great photos to illustrate the story of these two men.
ReplyDeleteTo cross North America in a year and half from east to west is quite an expedition!
Jefferson must have been very pleased with results :)
Cheers, Rick!
Tuvo que ser una aventura muy interesante y con muy buenos propósitos, pero difícil...
ReplyDeleteMuchos besos
Muy buenas las fotos con unas luces preciosas. La historia estupenda.
ReplyDeletewonderful to consider their journey while looking at your photos. icebergs and all. lovely light in your images, the spirit of winter.
ReplyDeleteNice light in the two middle shots.
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteRemarkable deeds!
The story of humankind is made due to the courage of few men !
Well done
(^^)
No snow?
ReplyDelete