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The administrative headquarters of the Three Affiliated Tribes in New Town, ND. Photo courtesy of American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA). By Catharine Li In Nuu’etaa, words are rich with symbolism that imparts life into the Indigenous oral storytelling...
By Rachel Taylor Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons: Bedford Kentucky has a rich history, celebrated in the hundreds of museums across the Commonwealth. One museum in Bardstown, however, focuses specifically on the often overlooked contributions of women during one of the...
By Rachael Higham In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to recognize Sacagawea, who had an undeniable impact on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In the Lewis and Clark journals there are many accounts of her bravery, level-headedness, dedication,...
Development of new Lewis & Clark Education and Interpretive Center soon to engage audiences By Catharine Li Image: Founding of West Point historical marker, erected in 2015 on the intersection of Elm Street and North 2nd Street. Photo by Lewis...
By Catharine Li As a fourth generation resident of Franklin, California, Dennis Buscher is a witness to the change and transformation evident in the area. But the virtue of time imparts another perspective—a historical one—for which Buscher is a dedicated...
By Rachel Taylor Every December at over 4,225 locations, wreaths are laid on the graves of veterans as part of the National 'Wreaths Across America' project. These wreaths are placed by Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts, Daughters of the American...
By Rachael Higham In honor of the veterans who have served our country, every December, wreaths are placed on grave sites throughout the world. Seven years ago, the Lewis and Clark Trust started the Honor and Respect project to honor...
Looking for a small town with a big history? Add visiting Harpers Ferry to your bucket list. Located in Jefferson County WV, right on the point where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, this town is full of things...
Tasty food options while traveling make your adventure that much better. Sometimes you may choose to travel great distances just to return to a particular restaurant or cafe where you had previously enjoyed the food or a finely crafted beer....
Looking for a unique way to explore Southern Illinois? Curious to visit a place where you can take a rodeo lesson, catch a drag race, and wander through twelve acres of peonies all in one day? You might be surprised...
Are there any good breweries in Pittsburgh? When you’re traveling on the Lewis and Clark Trail, you probably aren’t expecting to find some good IPAs. However, the trail starts right at a hot-spot for brewing, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has always had...
Along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, we serve to preserve the history of Lewis and Clark’s great exploration. But did you know there are so many other great sites that appear near the trail? The Dakota’s are rich...
Looking for the next great adventure? Put Montana on your travel bucket list! Montana is a part of Lewis and Clark’s Peaks to Plains region, which covers the states of Montana and Idaho, and is among the most underrated states...
It’s no secret: The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (LCNHT) does not run through America’s most well-known tourist attractions. New York, Los Angeles, and Miami are not on the trail. But the LCNHT is pointing tourists to the corners...
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail works with over 900 partners nationwide, ranging from government agencies to non-profit organizations to small and local businesses. The Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance (CGTA), headed by Network Director, Emily Reed, is a proud...
When you are traveling through South Dakota on Interstate 90 you will eventually come across the Exit 212 Sign indicating the towns of Pierre and Fort Pierre. You might have heard of Pierre as it is the State Capitol of...
When you think of West Virginia, sprawling mountains, coal mines, and whitewater rafting probably come to mind. But, like lots of states in the midwest, there’s a different side to the Mountain State: its beautiful river towns. One such town...
When thinking about where to vacation, many people want to go abroad, preferably as far away from home as possible. But how often do you travel in your own country? Domestic tourism is one of the best sustainable travel choices...
When looking for the perfect family summer road trip in the United States, Route 66 or Highway 1 might be the first things in your mind. What if we told you that you can immerse yourself in a completely different...
Geotourism is a term that is floating around the tourism industry lately. However, it is a word that few are able to define. Despite this, geotourism is one of the most exciting movements in the tourism industry. You see, every...
Many people know about Sacagawea, the Native American woman helping the expedition corps of Lewis and Clark. However, the corps’s encounters with other Native American tribes are not as well known. Today we are highlighting some of the Native American...
A trip down the Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail is definitely worth the journey for the beautiful scenery alone. However, the incredible wine and beer scene will truly make the trek worthwhile for any beer or wine lover. As...
When you picture towns on the Ohio River, places like Cincinnati, Louisville, and Evansville probably come to mind. While these big cities have lots of charm of their own, sometimes you need to head to the smaller towns along the...
While the Midwest region of the United States is stereotypically known for its sprawling plains, agriculture, and cows, it’s also home to a wide variety of river communities along the mighty Ohio River. One of these communities is Madison, Indiana,...
The recently released Lewis and Clark Trail 2021 annual report highlighted how the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is working with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the original expedition. One of the...
When the United States barely lay claim to land west of the Mississippi river, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark traveled west to explore, study, and document a new section of land acquired under President Thomas Jefferson. While the Corps of...
When a shipment of new Lewis and Clark Auto Tour signs showed up in Jim Mallory’s office last summer, the vice-chairman of the Lewis and Clark Trust stopped everything he was doing to deliver them to communities along the Ohio...
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is not your average trail. In addition to being a course of travel, it is an important part of early American history. The Lewis and Clark Trail now spans the United States for...
While the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail’s 2019 eastward expansion added 1,200 miles of historical significance to the trail, the newfound addition of an abundance of towns and communities has been just as important to the trail’s mission. Engaging...
When kids listen to stories, they periodically vocalize their ongoing consideration and settle for the prolonged flip of the storyteller. The emphasis on attentiveness to surrounding events and the significance of oral tradition in indigenous communities teaches youngsters the ability...
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