The Lewis and Clark story is one of America's great adventures. What better way to celebrate their story than to retrace the most difficult part of their journey? Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Dr. Herman J. Viola and documentary filmmaker Bob Weis did just that--leading twenty modern Americans on a grueling and spectacular 10-day horseback trek over the Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho. The result is a stunning experience back into the American Landscape as the Corps of Discovery first saw it. For history buffs, this is an exciting retelling of an American adventure. For adventure travelers, it is an exciting journey into some of the country's most fragile and beautiful sites. Filmed in remote areas only reachable by horseback, and in exclusive locations including inside Monticello, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian.
Learning Questions
1. Describe the original map of Lewis and Clark. What does this show about their knowledge of the area before their expedition?
2. How was Lewis trained for the voyage?
3. How did the modern-day Lewis and Clark historical trail trip come to be?
4. Describe Lewis’ journal entry written on his birthday. What does this tell us about his personality?
5. Who was York and what did he contribute to the Lewis and Clark team?
6. Why do you think the filmmakers decided to make this film?
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