NORCROSS, GA – The Lewis and Clark Trail encompasses some of the most beautiful and rugged areas of North America. The trail follows the approximate path of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their historic journey. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the uncharted West, Lewis and Clark left Washington, DC in 1803, made their way across the country to the Pacific Ocean, and returned in 1806. Today, this cultural destination covers more than 4,600 miles spanning the states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Historic markers, forts, replicas, museums along the trail tell this amazing story of discoveries and overcoming obstacles and challenges. Visitors also enjoy the wide open outdoors – ready for scenic drives, hiking, canoeing, birding & more. Looking for travel ideas for a variety of tastes and interests? TRIPinfo.com gets you there in three mouse-clicks!

Lewis and Clark ended their western journey by establishing Fort Clatsop at the mouth of the Columbia River as it flows into the Pacific Ocean. Today, the river is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, forming most of the border between Washington and Oregon.

Reprinted from TRIPinfo.com's Spring Resource Atlas & Handbook. Part 6 of 8-part series.

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