Tracing the Trail of Lewis & Clark JULY 6-20, 2026 Follow America’s Greatest Expedition Recognized as one of the greatest explorations in U.S. history, Lewis and Clark’s monumental journey through untamed wilderness forged a path of discovery and courage that shaped the very essence of the American frontier. Join us as we trace the very path of this exploration. DAY 1: WELCOME TO ST. LOUIS!
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Arrive in St. Louis and meet your Tour Director, fellow travelers, and expert historian, Lou Ritten, for a Welcome Dinner. D DAY 2: ST. JOSEPH, MO Meriwether Lewis wrote in his journal, “The mouth of the river Dubois is to be considered as the point of departure.” And just as the Lewis and Clark Expedition began, ours too will begin at Camp DuBois, the winter camp and launch point for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. B, D DAY 3: SIOUX CITY, NE
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Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
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Visit the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to get a glimpse of the more than 300 flora and fauna discoveries made by the explorers. Stop at the Sergeant Floyd Monument, a solemn site commemorating the expedition’s only casualty. Continue north to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center before an overnight stay in Sioux City, along the Missouri River. B, D DAY 4: CHAMBERLAIN, SD Travel into South Dakota, and capture views at Spirit Mound, where Clark wrote about the beauty of the land, before a visit to Akta Lakota Museum to learn how the expedition interacted with Native Americans. B, D DAY 5: BISMARCK, ND Located along the banks of the Missouri River, visit Fisher’s Lily Park, the historic location where Lewis and Clark met with the Teton Lakota Sioux. Enjoy a catered dinner in North Dakota’s Heritage Center with time to browse its exhibits. B, D DAY 6: WILLISTON, ND Trekking west, visit Fort Mandan where the expedition party spent a productive winter gathering information from the friendly Indians, and
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